Job Description
Interested in making an impact on clean energy initiatives? Grow your career at Framatome!
Who We Are
Framatome is an international leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services, and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. More than 2,000 Framatome employees in the US work every day to help our customers supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy. Our high performing teams exhibit an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.
The Opportunity
The Installed Base Products and Engineering group is responsible for supply of innovative products, modernized equipment, and high value engineering expertise and specialty services to the entire operating commercial nuclear fleet in the US, the DOE, and Advanced Reactors. This Civil/Structural opportunity is located in our offices in Lynchburg, VA or Charlotte, NC.
What You’ll Do at Framatome
You will work alongside industry experts on projects involving various nuclear power plant design changes, which includes analysis of plant structure and equipment. Analysis includes consideration of various loads including wind, snow, earthquake, thermal, settlement, various accidents, and dead weight. Typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare and review analyses, calculation files, and associated records
- Use optimization tools and automation to streamline the analyses
- Work along side experienced engineers to develop innovative solutions for the existing nuclear fleet
Required Experience
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering completed by start date plus a minimum 2 years of engineering experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for related exp. (MS 1-2 yrs. or PhD 1-3 yrs.). Candidates with an advanced degree and/or experience may be considered for a higher level position.
The following may be used to differentiate candidates who apply for this position:
- Strong technical problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Have or are working towards obtaining your Professional Engineer license
- Previous utility plant experience
- Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code and AISC Steel Construction Manual.
- Nuclear industry engineering experience or previous Naval Nuclear program
- Construction or fabrication experience
- Civil / structural analysis, including familiarity with software tools such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, LS-DYNA, GT STRUDL, SASSI, SolidWorks, and/or SUPERPIPE
- Experience reading and understanding architectural drawings
- Technical writing experience and solid writing communication ability
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage daily work assignments
Our total rewards package
The range of base salary for the position is between $70,000 – $92,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
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Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.