Thermal Analysis Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Reactor Enclosure System (RES) Thermal Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Reactor Enclosure System (RES) Thermal Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform thermal model development and/or model modification for reactor structures evaluating thermal profiles of various configurations and recommendations for modifications or optimization (workbench type analysis)
• Perform non-record evaluations of various configurations and joints to assess specific areas of challenge or modifications
• Work with Company component design leads and analysis engineers to evaluate specific component issues, develop local models or modify existing, and provide insights and feedback to design teams for action.
• Perform thermal modeling of fluid-structure interfaces, including metallic structure thermal problems with structure conductive heat transfer, air convective heat transfer, radiation, and sodium-structure heat transfer modes
• Perform follow-on scope for preparation and/or Design Verification on Quality Level 1 (Safety Related) calculations
• Use existing models and methods defined by the Company Reactor analysis team and work inside the Company analysis suite
• Qualification indoctrination to Company quality program to perform preparation or verification activities
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Experience and expertise in ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1 and high temperature applications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant equivalent program from an accredited university
• Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance, PE desired.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 15% for periodic meeting with Company technical staff.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $52-$85/hr (*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*)
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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