Senior Structural Integrity Engineer - Assessment & FEA

structint; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Analyst to lead high-complexity life assessment, failure investigation, and design projects in power/energy.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and strengthen client relationships while delivering defensible analyses and actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include coordinating FEA work, guiding junior staff, and contributing to technical guidelines and service offerings for continued operation

Qualifications

• Ph.D./M.S. in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline with strong research background.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience for MS/PhD path; 12+ years overall industry experience.
• Proven experience with power generation systems and high-temperature materials.
• Experience with fitness-for-service assessments and materials degradation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering projects involving thermal heat transfer, creep and fatigue life assessment, fracture mechanics, and structural stress analysis.
• Perform and review advanced FEA simulations using Abaqus or ANSYS, including nonlinear creep analyses.
• Oversee life assessment methodologies for creep, fatigue, and crack growth evaluations.
• Provide technically defensible recommendations for operation, repair, or remediation strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to SI engineering guidelines and procedures.
• Engage in business development and cultivate client relationships.

Skills

FEA leadership

Thermal analysis

Creep & fatigue

Fracture mechanics

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Analyst to lead high-complexity life assessment, failure investigation, and design projects in power/energy.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and strengthen client relationships while delivering defensible analyses and actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include coordinating FEA work, guiding junior staff, and contributing to technical guidelines and service offerings for continued operation