Nuclear FEA Stress Analysis Engineer

SI Solutions, LLC; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 108 000 - 171 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer-mq

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Resumo da oferta

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) seeks a senior engineering consultant to join our Nuclear business unit. The role can be remote or based in San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC.

You will perform advanced finite element analyses and fatigue/fracture mechanics work for the energy sector, leading FE teams and coordinating with clients. Ideal candidates have 8+ years (MS) or 10+ years (BS) in mechanical engineering, with strong ASME knowledge and Python scripting experience.

Qualificações

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years with MS or 10+ years with BS of related engineering experience.
• 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.
• Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench; ABAQUS is a plus.
• Proficiency in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and XI).
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Stress analysis of power plant structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment and other power plant components using classical and numerical methods.
• Stress analyses following ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code guidelines.
• Lead and support the finite element analysis team.
• Support fatigue management programs for various components.
• Participate in design and repair projects of pressure vessel/piping components.
• Communicate results and analyses to clients and teams.
• Participate in client, vendor, and internal team meetings.

Conhecimentos

Finite element analysis

ASME Code proficiency

Technical report writing

Client communication

Formação académica

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Ferramentas

ANSYS APDL/Workbench

ABAQUS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a senior level engineering consultant to join our Nuclear business unit. The position can be based remotely or in one of our main offices: San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC.

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 finite element analysis 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 solutions, results, and analyses
• Participate in client, vendor, and internal team meetings

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 8+years (with MS) or 10+ years (with BS) of related engineering experience
• 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
• Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus)
• Assist and lead in maintaining company standards related to finite element analysis
• Proficiency in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and Section XI)
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and communication skills

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• PE License
• Experience in writing 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 $108,000 to $135,000 in Charlotte, NC; $115,520 to $144,400 in Denver, CO; and $136,800 to $171,000 in San Jose, CA. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience and location.

Notice:

Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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.

• 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.