Some of the most demanding STRESS ENGINEEERING problems in the world exist inside next-generation nuclear reactors. If you want to work REMOTELY from home applying advanced finite element analysis to components, this role puts you at the center of it.

What this role offers:
Location: Remote
Full-Time, Remote, Contract - 12 months, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $56.00 - $95.00 per hour
Benefits: Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Some Paid Holidays, and Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities:

Perform mechanical analyses of reactor structures, systems, and nuclear island components to verify performance against ASME BPVC, ASCE, and AISC code limits

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary engineering team to establish and optimize nuclear component designs

Conduct seismic analysis of equipment and components, including response spectrum and time-history modeling per ASCE 4/ASCE 43

Perform structural, buckling, thermal, and creep-fatigue/inelastic analyses

Qualifications:

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Civil Engineering (8+ yrs with BS, 5+ with MS, 3+ with PhD)

Proficient in finite element stress analysis using ANSYS (Workbench and/or APDL) and SolidWorks

Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and fatigue failure

Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III/VIII and B31.1/B31.3 piping codes

Experience with quality assurance standards (ASME NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, ISO-9000)

Familiarity with AISC N690, AISC 360, AWS D1.1/D1.6 desired

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.