Engineering Consultant – ASME Section III, Division 5

structint; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401k plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Consultant to join our Nuclear Analytical Service team, focusing on elevated-temperature design and creep-fatigue evaluations for advanced reactor applications.

Remote or office-based work arrangements are possible. The role will perform high-temperature structural analyses, creep-fatigue assessments, and develop testing tools for reactor technologies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in design engineering for ASME Section III, Division 5.
• Experience with high-temperature materials, creep, fatigue, and creep-fatigue.
• FEA using ANSYS, Abaqus, and Python-based tools.
• Inservice Inspection and License Renewal processes.
• Operational knowledge of Nuclear Plant Systems.
• Experience with US commercial nuclear fleet designs (PWR/BWR) or advanced reactors.
• Familiarity with NRC regulations and business practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support ASME Section III, Division 5 stress, fatigue, creep-fatigue, and elevated-temperature evaluations.
• Support nuclear fleet and advanced reactor design, including high-temperature materials & code evaluations.
• Interact with clients to provide engineering solutions, code interpretations, results, and analyses.
• Contribute to proposals for project development and scoping.
• Manage technical projects for industry clients (mid/senior level).
• Develop new leads and project opportunities with clients (mid/senior level).

Skills

ASME Section III Div 5 experience

FEA (ANSYS/Abaqus/Python)

Nuclear reactor design knowledge

Inservice Inspection & License Renewal

Nuclear plant systems operation

NRC regulatory experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Python-based analysis tools

Job description

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking an Engineering Consultant to join our Nuclear Analytical Service team, with a primary focus on ASME Section III, Division 5 elevated-temperature design, creep-fatigue evaluation, and advanced reactor applications. This position may be based remotely or in one of our office locations.

This role will support high-temperature structural analyses, creep-fatigue assessments, elevated-temperature design evaluations, and development/testing of engineering software tools supporting advanced reactor technologies and the existing nuclear fleet.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support ASME Section III, Division 5 stress, fatigue, creep-fatigue, and elevated-temperature evaluations
• Support existing nuclear fleet and advanced reactor design, including high-temperature materials and code evaluations
• Interact with clients to provide engineering solutions, code interpretations, results, and analyses
• Contribute to proposals for project development and scoping
• Manage technical projects that offer solutions to industry clients (mid/senior level)
• Develop new leads and project opportunities with clients (mid/senior level)

Required Skills/Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in the following fields:
• Design Engineering experience with ASME Section III, Division 5 for advanced reactor/elevated-temperature applications
• Materials degradation and high-temperature behavior, including fatigue, EAF, creep, and creep-fatigue
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, and Python-based analysis tools.
• Programs Engineering including Inservice Inspection and License Renewal (Initial and Subsequent)
• Operation of Nuclear Plant Systems
• Experience with domestic U.S. commercial nuclear fleet reactor designs (PWR/BWR) and/or advanced reactor designs
• Experience with NRC regulations and business protocol
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentations

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• MS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering
• Experience in the following fields:
• Active ASME Code Committee membership and engagement
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor design and high-temperature design rules
• Materials science background in high-temperature materials, creep mechanisms, and creep-fatigue damage assessment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Pay Range

The salary for this role will be commensurate with experience and location. For candidates in Denver, CO, the expected salary range is $104,080 to 144,400. For candidates in San Jose, CA, the expected salary range is $123,040 to $171,000. For candidates in Huntersville, NC, the expected salary range is $96,880 to $135,000.

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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