Engineering Analyst

SI Solutions, LLC; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

401k and Roth 401k with match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Analyst to support project managers and senior engineers on condition assessment projects involving power plant equipment.

You will help evaluate failure mechanisms, prioritize inspections, and determine remaining life of critical components. You will create solid models in SolidWorks, perform thermal and structural analyses with ANSYS/Abaqus, and assist with ASME calculations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Interest in mechanical systems and solving complex problems.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus, and SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analysis and condition assessment projects involving power plant and industrial mechanical components.
• Create representative solid models and drawings of equipment using SolidWorks or other software.
• Perform thermal and structural finite element analyses using ANSYS and Abaqus.
• Support ASME Code calculations, fitness-for-service evaluations, and remaining life assessments.
• Work with engineering and inspection data to evaluate component condition, damage mechanisms, and inspection priorities.
• Assist with field assessments at customer sites, including nondestructive examination activities.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, calculations, and client presentations documenting findings and recommendations.
• Support project execution activities, including data review, documentation, and coordination with teams.
• Assist with internal engineering initiatives focused on process improvement and technical quality enhancements.

Skills

Finite element analysis

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks

Stress analysis

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

PE licensure pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Databases

Programming

Automation tools

Job description

An Engineering Analyst is expected to provide technical support to project managers and senior engineering staff on a wide range of engineering analysis and condition assessment projects involving power plant steam piping, headers, tubing, turbines, and other critical mechanical equipment. The Engineering Analyst plays an integral role in supporting multidisciplinary project teams and contributes to the evaluation of potential failure mechanisms, identification of high-risk locations, assessment of remaining component life, prioritization of inspection activities, and determination of the current condition of in‑service equipment. This role supports condition assessment projects from initial scoping through execution and reporting and includes opportunities to participate in and support field assessments at customer facilities. Over time, the Engineering Analyst may assume increasing technical responsibility and project ownership, including leading defined technical tasks and supporting overall project management efforts. This position offers strong technical development and growth opportunities while contributing to high quality engineering solutions that help ensure the safe, reliable, and long‑term operation of critical energy and industrial infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with engineering analysis and condition assessment projects involving power plant and industrial mechanical components
• Create representative solid models and drawings of equipment using SolidWorks or other software
• Perform thermal and structural finite element analyses using commercial software such as ANSYS and Abaqus
• Support ASME Code calculations, fitness‑for‑service evaluations, and remaining life assessments
• Work with engineering and inspection data to evaluate component condition, damage mechanisms, and inspection priorities
• Assist with field assessments at customer sites, including supporting nondestructive examination activities such as metallurgical replication, hardness testing, and advanced ultrasonic methods
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, calculations, and client presentations documenting findings and recommendations
• Support project execution activities, including data review, documentation, and coordination with engineering and inspection teams
• Assist with internal engineering initiatives focused on process improvement, methodology development, automation, and technical quality enhancements

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 0–3 years of engineering experience (internship, co‑op, or professional experience preferred)
• Interest in mechanical systems, stress analysis, and solving complex technical problems
• Coursework or exposure to finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue, or heat transfer preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with databases, programming, or automation tools is a plus
• Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus, and/or SolidWorks preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy and quality
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and support a variety of engineering tasks
• Expected to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Travel and Working Conditions

• Approximately 25% travel annually, primarily during scheduled plant outage periods
• Field work at power generation and industrial facilities, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity
• May require working at moderate heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to meet site access requirements, including respirator fit testing, physicals, and drug screening

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:

At Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA), employees are proud to be part of a company where contributions are valued. 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.

Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass‑generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.