FEA Stress Analysis Engineer
About The Position
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant to join their Nuclear business unit. The position can be based in San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC, with remote work also considered. The ideal candidate should have a background in mechanics/structural engineering and will be responsible for engineering consulting work supporting the energy industry. The role involves supporting project teams in finite element modeling, stress analysis, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and related fields. The work environment is dynamic and team-based, with project teams led by industry experts and composed of engineers from various disciplines. SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure, committed to quality, engineering innovation, and building a safer world.
Requirements
- 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
- 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)
- Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings
- Proficient in writing technical reports and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Experience in Section III, Div 5 and Section XI, Div 1 & 2 of ASME BPVC
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
- Communication with clients to provide engineering problem solution, results and analyses
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus program
- Traditional 401k
- Roth 401k
- Employer match (for 401k)
- Vacation (paid time off)
- Floating holidays (paid time off)
- Sick time (paid time off)
- Parental leave (paid time off)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for health care
- Flexible Spending Account for dependent care
- ID theft protection
- Credit monitoring
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
