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FEA Stress Analysis Engineer
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant to join our Nuclear business unit. The position will be based in one of our main offices: San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC. Remote work will also be considered.The ideal candidate will possess a background in mechanics/structural engineering and be responsible for engineering consulting work supporting the energy industry. The role will be to support project teams in the areas of finite element modeling, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics and related fields.
The work environment is a dynamic team based on project requirements. Each project team is usually led by an industry expert and composed of engineers from various engineering disciplines such as stress analysis, fracture mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Stress analysis of power plant structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment and other power plant components using both classical and numerical methods
- Stress analyses using the guidelines in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- Supporting and leading the FEA team
- Support fatigue management programs for various components
- Participation in design and repair projects of pressure vessel/piping components and
- Communication with clients to provide engineering problem solution, results and analyses
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- 5+ years (with MS) or 7+ years (with BS) of related engineering experience
- Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus)
- Advanced finite element analysis of vessel, piping, valves and other nuclear components
- Experience with mechanical, thermal, and modal analyses, and non-linear metallic material models
- Assist and lead in maintaining company standards related to finite element analysis
- Proficiency in Section III, Div 1 of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
- Experience in Section III, Div 5 and Section XI, Div 1 & 2 of ASME BPVC is a plus
- Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings
- Proficient in writing technical reports and communication skills
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- PE License
- Scripts and subroutines for finite element codes (e.g., python)
- Experience in computational fracture mechanics
- Experience in CFD simulations in ANSYS
- Project management skills
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this role is $100,560-$168,240 in San Jose, CA; $85,840-$142,800 in Denver, CO; and $78,480-$131,760 in Charlotte, NC. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.
Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810.
About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.
Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
- ID theft protection and credit monitoring
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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