COMPA Industries, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Structural Analyst
COMPA Industries Inc is seeking a highly qualified Structural Analyst to support Savannah River Nuclear Solutions at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. The Structural Analyst will provide advanced structural engineering analysis and design support for DOE- and NRC-regulated nuclear facilities, requiring expertise in structural analysis and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
Government
Responsibilities
Perform advanced structural analysis and design for buildings and structures under:
Normal operating conditions
Accident and extreme loading conditions
Conduct dynamic seismic analysis, including:
Response spectrum analysis
Time-history analysis
Generation of in-structure response spectra
Perform analysis for:
Tornado wind loading
Missile penetration and impact
Flood, rain, and snow loading
Prepare and review technical analyses, calculations, and reports
Contribute to technical documentation and engineering publications
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Perform field walkdowns in support of engineering activities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering with ~10 years of relevant experience
M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering with ~12 years of relevant experience
B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering with ~15 years of relevant experience
Recognized as an internal expert in the structural engineering discipline
Demonstrated ability to solve complex structural engineering problems independently
Proven contribution to advancing technical knowledge through internal or external technical publications
Professional society presentations or participation
Minimum 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE-regulated nuclear facilities
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is required
Demonstrated working knowledge of structural analysis software, including STAAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS, or equivalent analysis tools
Demonstrated working knowledge of National Codes and Standards, including IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, N690), ACI (318 & 349), ASCE (4, 7 & 43)
Ability to perform field walkdowns in active construction environments, including walking distances exceeding one-half mile, navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders, working in protective clothing and industrial settings
U.S. Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' Security Clearance
Preferred
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE L or Q clearance within the past two (2) years
Previous Savannah River Site (SRS) design engineering or broader DOE facility experience
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience performing structural analysis for explosion / blast / detonation
Experience applying DOE Natural Phenomena Hazards (NPH) criteria, including DOE Standard 1020