Senior Structural Analyst

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a technical career as a Senior Structural Analyst.

You will perform structural mechanics evaluations/analyses of the behavior of structures, systems and components under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions in support of continued safe operation of INL nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work on unusually complex problems with national experts in various applications and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Analyses may involve applying thermal, mechanical, and seismic and other hazard loads to evaluate material and/or system response in various environments.
• Analyses will be documented in accordance with Company requirements. Some assignments may require experimental physical testing involving test planning, instrumentation, performance, and data acquisition and assessment.
• Must have experience in using finite element analysis (FEA) Codes for linear and nonlinear analyses.
• Become familiar with ASME, ASCE, and other mechanical and structural codes and their relationship to DOE requirements for various safety class systems.
• Must have experience in dynamic analysis and mechanical structural evaluation.
• Serve as a technical resource to others and a liaison to other programs.
• Assist in the organization's business planning and development efforts.
• Serve as advisor to management in area of technical expertise. May act as spokesperson to customer in area of expertise.
• Supply leadership, peer review, checking, and consultation to fellow engineers.
• Serve as primary author on professional technical reports and presentations.
• Advise on capability enhancement for lab-wide structural engineering service.
• More experienced applicants: Mentor junior staff and provide detailed checking and independent peer review of others' work; Review work and articles developed by professionals outside the Laboratory; Serve on national professional technical committees as needed; Suggest capability enhancement and business strategy directions to manager; and author literary publications, present papers at national meetings, and develop intellectual property when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Mechanical or Civil preferred

Job Information

• Salary Grade: 220
• Chosen applicants are required to show a "demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment."
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

COVID Safety Protocols:

As a condition of employment, Idaho National Laboratory will inquire about COVID vaccination status and expects candidate compliance with all required COVID safety protocols, including mask-wearing as applicable.

Idaho National Laboratory has implemented a required vaccination policy effective immediately requiring all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID - 19 as a condition of employment, unless exempt under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable state or federal law. In accordance with Idaho National Laboratory's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .

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