Interested in making an impact on clean energy initiatives? Grow your career at Framatome!

Framatome is a major global leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the international nuclear fleet. Offering a full range of reactor services requires an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.

Essential to Framatome’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive, reliable, and safe nuclear power plants. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive total rewards package. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits and take part in innovative projects and development opportunities.

The Framatome Fuel Design group is seeking a Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineer in Lynchburg, VA. This highly motivated individual is needed to perform various mechanical analysis tasks in support of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) fuel designs and related components. Particular areas of work may include: static structural analyses, dynamic analyses for seismic and accident conditions, flow-induced vibration (FIV) and fretting wear assessments, and contribution in various R&D tasks associated with mechanical modelling. This position plays a key role in ensuring high quality products are delivered to customers on-time.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform mechanical and structural analysis of fuel assemblies and components, using engineering theory, analytical tools (e.g., finite element analysis), and testing to evaluate fuel assembly behavior under various conditions.
• Perform and document calculations to support fuel licensing and development activities.
• Establish mechanical test requirements and evaluate test data.
• Develop and benchmark fuel assembly models with test data and perform seismic/LOCA (dynamic) or normal operating analyses.
• Develop methods and computer codes necessary to support the development and validation of fuel mechanical performance.
• Provide mechanical support for structural design and manufacturing issues.

Why Framatome?

Framatome Inc. has been serving the U.S. nuclear energy industry since the 1950’s and has approximately 2,300 employees working from locations across North America! In the Fuel Design team, it is our passion and commitment to design and deliver the most competitive, safe, and reliable fuel solutions for the worldwide nuclear industry. We are responsible for the design and implementation of fuel assembly designs (including our robust HTP fuel, and our newest products ATRIUM-11 and GAIA), development and implementation of advanced codes and methods, and development of accident tolerant fuel and advanced fuel management products.

Travel: Occasional/sporadic

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology plus 0 -2 years of engineering experience. In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 year engineering degree
• • Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step 5) of the online application.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

The following may be used to differentiate candidates who apply for this position:

• Previous internship/co-op experience in field of study
• Knowledge of mechanical design and analysis principals and application of those principles in design and analysis.
• Strong background in mechanics of materials, solid mechanics, vibration (particularly flow-induced vibration and fretting wear), dynamics systems and finite element analysis.
• Possess good written/verbal communication skills and personal interactive skills.
• Aptitude for taking on new challenges and developing in new technical areas.
• Under minimum immediate supervision, perform engineering tasks having varied levels of complexity.
• Good organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Experience with finite element analysis (e.g. ANSYS) to solve both linear and non-linear problems (static and dynamic).
• Demonstrated aptitude with modern programming languages (e.g. Python).
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment, and achieve desired results through Project Technical Leader assignments.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with and have a positive attitude in following required department procedures, processes, and application, while maintaining priority on production / quality / customer satisfaction.
• Independently makes logical and technically defensible decisions and recommendations involving new, unusual and complex design challenges requiring a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Ability to effectively plan, direct, and complete highly complex tasks within schedule and budget constraints.
• Knowledge of fluid-structure interaction, statistics, or fracture mechanics could help further differentiate candidates
• Fluidity in either French or German languages could also further differentiate candidates

Our total rewards package

The range of base salary for the position is between $61,000 - $79,000, 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.

This opportunity is in Lynchburg, Virginia

After work you will enjoy all that Central Virginia has to offer. From beautiful Smith Mountain Lake to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains you can hike, mountain bike, snowboard and water ski to your hearts content. You'll avoid the traffic hassles of a major city, while being in driving distance to many of the major cities, beaches and attractions along the mid-Atlantic coast. Take in a minor league baseball game or one of the many festivals in the region. Our Young Generation Nuclear group hosts numerous social and professional development events that will allow you to quickly build relationships and advance your career.

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.