Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Engineer opportunity to support our customer in Schenectady, NY.

Our company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer member to join our Shipping Container Recapitalization team as a structural analyst. The Mechanical Engineer member will perform structural analysis of radiological cargo and/or shipping containers which contain radiological cargo. Structural analysis will include both hand calculations as well as finite element analysis to model fuel and container structural performance during a hypothetical accident event, including elastic-plastic analysis. The engineer should have experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software including experience performing both static and dynamic, non-linear FEA. Additionally, the engineer will support the engineering and business activities of the Shipping Containers organization, including but not limited to performing engineering evaluations and generating written technical reports.

Requirements
Active DOE L clearance.
10+ years of experience
Minimum four-year BS degree in engineering
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Advanced Structural Analysis
Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis

Highly Preferred
Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit or other similar FEA software
Elastic-Plastic Structural Analysis
Technical writing
Familiarity with radiological material shipping containers and/or Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARPs)
Familiarity with 10CFR71

Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $110,000 to $200,000 annually.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers