Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Pressure Systems

SI Solutions, LLC•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Consultant to join its Process Pressure Vessels team. The consultant will contribute to engineering analysis, condition assessment, and life prediction for pressure vessels, piping, and auxiliary equipment used in upstream and downstream petroleum refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries. The role involves developing the skills to manage and coordinate technical and administrative work, and participating in internal and external training, development programs, conferences, and trade shows. The position may be performed remotely or from one of SIA’s offices. The consultant performs design and life-assessment evaluations, root-cause failure analyses, thermal heat-transfer and structural stress analyses, pressure-vessel calculations, and assessments of fatigue, corrosion, crack initiation and growth, and fracture mechanics. The role also involves assisting with field inspections, supporting business development and project execution, preparing technical reports and presentations, and developing the ability to manage smaller projects independently. SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. It describes its culture as based on knowledge, excellence, and mutual respect, with a shared goal of building a safer world. SIA is an equal opportunity employer. Certain positions may require access to export-controlled information and technology; hiring for those positions must comply with applicable regulations and may limit consideration of some foreign nationals.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
5–10 or more years of industry-related experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes, specifically Section VIII, Divisions 1 through 3, and B31.3 design and analysis.
Knowledge of rotating-equipment analysis.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
Knowledge of materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques.
Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software and Abaqus finite-element software.
General fracture-mechanics knowledge.
Piping stress-analysis experience using CAESAR II.
Computer-programming experience.
Professional Engineering license in one or more states.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root-cause failure analysis of stationary equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
Perform thermal heat-transfer and structural stress analyses of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other plant structures using classical and finite-element analysis methods.
Perform simple pressure-vessel calculations using commercial software such as PV-Elite and/or Compress.
Calculate fatigue, corrosion, crack initiation and growth, and fracture-mechanics factors used to assess damaged or flawed components for serviceability.
Assist with field inspections of plant equipment and development of risk-based inspection methods.
Mentor and train entry-level engineers in stress analysis and life-assessment techniques.
Mentor and train entry-level engineers in applying codes and standards, including ASME and API.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of written technical reports and presentations.
Assist with fast-paced, project-critical engineering assessments.
Perform work in accordance with SI’s Commercial Quality Procedures and remain attentive to client requests.
Develop and expand business opportunities with existing Structural Integrity clients and develop new clients.
Develop proposals for identified opportunities.
Learn and implement applicable SI policies and procedures.
Support project managers in executing large-scale projects.
Develop the skills to independently manage small-scale projects.
Seek peer review and appraisal to support work quality and skill development.
Follow company guidelines for expenses, purchases, and project execution, and act with financial responsibility.