Orano · 18 hours ago
Mechanical / Structural Engineer
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expOrano is a leading international player in the nuclear industry, committed to building a clean energy world of tomorrow. The Mechanical/Structural Engineer will support the engineering and design work for spent nuclear fuel storage and transport packages, conducting mechanical/structural analyses and ensuring structural integrity through collaboration with various engineering disciplines.
EnergyNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform calculations in support of design, development and licensing in the structural discipline
Interface with designers, project engineers and other analytical disciplines (thermal, nuclear, etc.) to ensure the structural integrity of the design
Typical responsibilities include conducting finite element analyses on structures, systems and components using either commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA and/or by hand calculations using classical methods. The types of analyses required are linear and non-linear structural analysis, rigid body dynamics, modes and frequencies
Provide design solutions and verification methods
Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, peer reviews and problem-solving meetings
Document structural analysis calculations and prepare related sections of the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and/or Technical Reports as part of TN AMERICAS LLC’s licensing submittals to the NRC
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil/Structural) plus a minimum of 3-5 years of related engineering work experience. A Master's degree may be substituted for 1-2 years of related work experience
3 to 5 years of experience in ANSYS and/or LS-DYNA
Experienced in applying ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis provisions on results from FEA
A demonstrated background where quick thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
Excellent organization, planning and priority setting skills
Ability to communicate well with regulatory authority and clients
Preferred
> 5 years of reactor site design engineering experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
Numerous Training and Development opportunities
And more…
Company
Orano
Orano is a nuclear fuel cycle company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyEuropean Investment Bank
2026-01-05Grant· $900M
2025-03-10Debt Financing· $433.58M
2018-02-27Post Ipo Equity· $611.31M
Leadership Team
Patrick Champalaune
SVP - Supply Chain - AREVA Group
Thierry Noircler
SVP - Audit
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