VIBRATION ENGINEERING CONSULTANT - SR. ASSOCIATE

Structural Integrity Associates; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 152,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates is seeking a Senior Associate to lead high-impact consulting projects in vibration testing across various energy sectors. This role requires recognized technical leadership, advanced engineering expertise, and the ability to foster client relationships while managing multiple projects. Join a team dedicated to engineering innovation and excellence, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Traditional and Roth 401k with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 15+ years in vibration, fatigue, and structural integrity challenges.
• Experience with field instrumentation and signal analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting services primarily in the nuclear sector.
• Lead projects from scoping through execution while ensuring quality and budget.
• Maintain client relationships through technical leadership.

Skills

Vibration Testing

Project Leadership

Technical Mentorship

Client Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical or Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

ANSYS APDL

Job description

A Senior Associate is a recognized technical leader with deep engineering expertise and industry credibility. They drive high-impact consulting projects, support strategic business development, and contribute to the advancement of our vibration testing and assessment projects across the across the nuclear, coal, oil & gas, mining, and renewable energy sectors.

This position can be fully remote or onsite at one of Structural Integrity's offices.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Deliver consulting services in vibration testing and assessment-primarily in the nuclear sector, with crossover into coal, oil, gas, mining, and other renewable energy sectors.
• Lead and manage consulting projects-from scoping through execution-ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain and grow client relationships through technical leadership and trusted advisory roles.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across advanced reactor programs, piping systems, and turbine-generators, including support structures and active components such as pumps, valves, and other rotating machinery.
• Guide strategic planning, team operations, and cross-disciplinary integration in alignment with market drivers and business goals.
• Provide technical mentorship, team development, and succession planning support.
• Ensure deliverables meet the highest standards for quality, technical rigor, and regulatory expectations.
• Actively contribute to innovation in vibration diagnostics, assessments, and advanced simulation methods.

Key Metrics :

• Client satisfaction through timely, high-quality technical deliverables
• On-time, on-budget project performance
• Strategic revenue growth aligned with team and market plans
• Drives achievement of team utilization targets-a key performance metric-by actively generating and managing project opportunities.

Required Skills / Qualifications :

• 15+ years solving vibration, fatigue, and structural integrity challenges-preferably in consulting or service roles supporting rotating equipment and passive structures / piping
• Demonstrated experience deploying field instrumentation, collecting high-quality data, and analyzing signals for vibration and structural assessments.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical or Civil / Structural Engineering
• Proficient in tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and ANSYS APDL
• Deep knowledge in fault diagnostics of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, fans, etc.)
• Demonstrated project leadership and consulting acumen
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and client relationships
• Eligible for Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization
• Willing to travel up to 40% for testing, assessments and client meetings

Desired Skills / Qualifications :

• Vibration Institute Certification (CAT IV preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Expertise in flow-induced vibration, transient dynamics, and fatigue fracture mechanics
• Experience with API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Level 3 assessments and DNV methods
• Knowledge of ASME Section III (Subsection NG, Appendix N)
• Exposure to CFD, acoustic pulsation, water hammer, or related FFS tools
• Technical contributions to advanced nuclear systems (e.g., SMRs, Gen IV, microreactors)
• Membership in ASME, API, VI, or other relevant technical societies
• Familiarity with advanced instrumentation techniques (e.g., high-temperature strain gauges, high-speed data capture, wireless sensors)

Pay Range :

The exact pay for this position will be commensurate with experience and location. For Denver, CO, the expected salary range is $152,960 to $229,440.

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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