Senior Fitness for Service Analyst

Structural Integrity Associates; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 187,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates in Huntersville, NC is looking for a Senior Analyst to lead complex engineering projects in the power generation and energy sectors. The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with substantial experience in failure investigation, design projects, and advanced FEA simulations.

Key responsibilities include leading life assessments, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence. The expected salary ranges between $135,000 and $187,600 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience for M.S. or 12+ years in industry.
• Experience with power generation and energy industry systems required.
• Knowledge of high-temperature material behavior and welding metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects involving thermal heat transfer and structural analysis.
• Perform and review FEA simulations and life assessment methodologies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while contributing to engineering guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Thermal Heat Transfer

Fracture Mechanics

Finite Element Analysis

Materials Degradation

Client Engagement

Technical Leadership

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Analysts serve as technical leads on complex life assessment, failure investigation, and design projects. Senior staff members are responsible for ensuring technical excellence, strengthening client relationships, and mentoring technical teams. Work includes leadership on high‑complexity projects supporting the power generation and energy industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering projects involving thermal heat transfer, creep and fatigue life assessment, fracture mechanics, and structural stress analysis using both classical and finite element methods
• Perform and review advanced FEA simulations using Abaqus or ANSYS, including nonlinear creep and time‑dependent analyses
• Execute and oversee life assessment methodologies for creep, fatigue, and crack growth evaluations
• Provide technically defensible recommendations supporting continued operation, repair strategies, or remediation plans
• Participate in business development efforts, including cultivating client relationships, preparing and presenting proposals, developing new service offerings, and representing SI at industry events
• Mentor and train junior and mid‑level engineers; lead technical peer reviews and contribute to SI engineering guidelines and procedures

Required Skills/Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• M.S. or Ph.D.: 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of power generation and energy industry systems, particularly conventional boiler and combined cycle power plants
• Demonstrated experience with materials degradation mechanisms including creep and fatigue, high‑temperature material behavior, and welding metallurgy
• Demonstrated experience performing fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments
• Advanced proficiency with Abaqus or ANSYS, SolidWorks modeling, and applied fracture mechanics principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage client engagements and lead complex technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• ASME Code Committee membership or active engagement
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward licensure
• Familiarity with EPRI materials and analytical programs

Expected Contributions and Outcomes

• Deliver high‑quality, technically defensible reports that withstand peer and client review
• Expand SI’s market presence through strong client relationships and technical leadership
• Mentor and develop engineers to elevate overall team capability and technical excellence

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this role is $171,000 – $227,800 in San Jose, CA; $144,400 – $195,400 in Denver, CO; and $135,000 – $187,600 in Charlotte, NC. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.

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 Summary

• 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.