Sr. Engineer – Plant Civil and Structural Engineering

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Plant Civil and Structural Engineering. The role involves providing system design and detailed analysis for nuclear power plant safety-related structures, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide system design/detailed analysis which include system design specifications, which include performing structural analysis and calculations
• Perform Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures
• Perform design and analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures in accordance with the following codes: ASME BPV, Section III, Div 2, ACI 349 code, and ANSI
• Perform Static and Dynamic analysis of complex 1D and 2D containment structures using SAP90, ANSYS and/or NASTRAN computer codes
• Understand and analyze the effect of thermal stresses in the reactor containment and severe stresses conditions
• Define hydrodynamic input loads for calculation of dynamic response of containment structure and the CS design of reactor containment
• Develop engineering reports and licensing documentation
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues
• Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents
• Lead and conduct design analysis, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR structural systems
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues
• Develop drawings and specifications to ensure products are reliably met and engineering and quality requirements
• Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
• Perform work tasks in accordance with current regulatory codes and industry standards applicable to the Systems and Equipment and the associated components and their interfaces with other systems
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of equipment packages and engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

Requirements:

• MUST be a US Citizen
• Must be willing to work on our W2
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in one or more states
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment
• Minimum 3 years of nuclear power plant BOP/CS design and/or operation experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators, and suppliers
• Eligibility / Location: Preferred work location is the company's Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; however, highly qualified US-based remote candidates will be considered
• PhD in Civil Engineering
• Proven ability to think strategically, be creative, and move quickly
• Strong team building skills
• Process oriented with ability to facilitate continuous performance improvement
• Strong communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Working knowledge of BWR plants and specifically the BOP/HVAC system side of the plant
• Experience in the construction of a nuclear power plant
• Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, customers, and competitive environment