Mechanical​/Structural Engineer

Job Overview

Join the Orano team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Orano TN, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader in the American market for used nuclear fuel storage, radioactive waste management, and fuel transportation logistics. The company offers a complete line of products and related services to the transportation, storage, and engineering sectors operating in the fuel cycle materials market.

We are seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the engineering and design work performed to design and develop various spent nuclear fuel storage and transport packages. This qualified individual will conduct mechanical and structural static and dynamic analyses using commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA or by hand calculations with classical methods. Solid understanding of linear, non‑linear, and dynamic structural analyses is required, along with experience with ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis.

• 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.
• Conduct finite element analyses on structures, systems, and components using ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, or hand calculations. Required analyses include 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.

• Proficiency in mechanical/structural analysis and design for nuclear applications.
• Experience with ANSYS and/or LS‑DYNA for static, dynamic, and non‑linear analyses.
• Strong knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis.
• Ability to perform hand calculations using classical methods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000 per year. The base salary is a guideline; the final offer depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market considerations. Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees, including highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.