Experienced Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineer

DESIGN & ENGINEERING > ENGINEERING

Lynchburg, VA

ID: 3406-378

Full-Time/Regular

What You’ve Accomplished

- Completion of a BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering degree.

- At least 3 years of directly related experience

- Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, and customer deliverables)

- Ability to develop networks and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

- Works collaboratively within a team environment.

- Strong Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.

- Displays informal leadership characteristics.

- Questioning attitude and practices self-checking.

- Advanced level of Microsoft Office and business unit specific software tools (ex. CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.) and computer programming skills.

- Engineering organizations may have additional qualification requirements with established criterion to demonstrate success including such items as required training courses and/or task specific qualification/skill tracking cards

- You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

- Technical Expertise: Broad multi-disciplinary understanding of engineering principles, with a particular deep understanding of structural and dynamic mechanical analysis. Cognizant of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.

- Problem-Solving / Decision Making: Adept at analyzing complex problems and making informed and pragmatic decisions. Able to think critically, evaluate alternatives and propose effective solutions to technical challenges.

- Communication / Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate with team members, other departments, and different levels of management. Able to convey technical information clearly, listen actively, and foster open lines of communications.

- Project management: Plan and organize test programs and projects and ensure projects are completed within budget and are of high quality.

- Innovated Thinking: Aware of state-of-the-art developments within the field and able to propose new developments, ideas, and methodologies to advance Framatome's products and analysis methods.

- Previous experience in nuclear fuel design, particularly for Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs), and the licensing process of commercial nuclear reactors is desired, although not required.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Experienced Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:

- Perform various mechanical/structural analyses tasks associated with nuclear fuel designs and related components, including static structural analyses, dynamic analyses for seismic and accident conditions, flow-induced vibration (FIV) and fretting wear assessments.

- Apply engineering theory and analytical tools (e.g. finite element analysis) to solve problems.

- Define and interpret testing to understand structural and dynamic behavior and failure mechanisms of structures.

- Simulate structural and dynamic behavior of structures using numerical methods.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $83,000 - $113,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.