FEA Stress Analysis Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,840 - 142,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates is looking for a Senior Engineering Consultant for its Nuclear business unit. This role supports the energy industry, focusing on finite element modeling and stress analysis. Locations include Denver, CO, with remote options available.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, advanced ANSYS skills, and significant engineering experience. Benefits include medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with MS or 7+ years with BS.
• Proficiency in Section III of ASME BPVC.
• Experience in computational fracture mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis of power plant structures.
• Support and lead finite element analysis teams.
• Communicate with clients regarding engineering solutions.

Skills

Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench

Finite element analysis

Mechanical analysis

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.