Structural Engineer

Come and join a dynamic custom equipment development organization creating innovative solutions for the DOE complex, Savannah River Site,  and National Security missions. 

The selected candidate will work in the Advanced Engineering Division at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). The field of focus for this position would be structural analysis and code qualification of systems, components, and structures. Seeking experienced structural engineers that are creative, flexible, and self-motivated who can work on multidisciplinary teams and develop one-of-a-kind engineering solutions in a safe and responsible manner. 

Candidates are also expected to deliver results in a timely and cost-effective manner, accepts challenging tasks and receive minimal guidance and direction from senior professionals.

• Experience using ANSYS for modeling and analysis is preferred.  
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of ASME B&PVC Section VIII, Division 2 and 3 and ASME B31.3 codes, including high temperature thermal fatigue creep analysis.  
• Advanced Finite Element Analysis experience including beyond linear-elastic analysis.  
• Ability to author qualification reports proving code compliance for systems, structures and components. 
• Experience in the design and qualification of steel structures in accordance with AISC 360 is a plus.  
• Knowledge of ASCE Seismic Design Criteria is a plus.  
• Familiarity with weld configurations based on AWS D1.1 and D1.6 codes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree and 6+  years of relevant experience.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE security clearance

"We put science to work!" 

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. 

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. 

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.