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Structural Integrity AssociatesNuclear FEA Stress Analysis Engineer
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is hiring a senior level engineering consultant to join the Nuclear business unit. This full-time position can be performed remotely or out…
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Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is hiring a senior level engineering consultant to join the Nuclear business unit. This full-time position can be performed remotely or out of the company offices located in San Jose, California; Centennial, Colorado; or Huntersville, North Carolina. The professional chosen for this role will provide engineering consulting services geared toward the energy sector. The position involves collaborating with project teams comprised of multidisciplinary experts in areas…
Job Description
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is hiring a senior level engineering consultant to join the Nuclear business unit. This full-time position can be performed remotely or out of the company offices located in San Jose, California; Centennial, Colorado; or Huntersville, North Carolina. The professional chosen for this role will provide engineering consulting services geared toward the energy sector.
The position involves collaborating with project teams comprised of multidisciplinary experts in areas such as structural dynamics, fracture mechanics, material science, and stress analysis. Daily tasks center around numerical and classical stress evaluations for power plant components, pressure vessels, piping systems, and rotating equipment, alongside finite element modeling and fatigue management initiatives. Candidates should have a strong background in structural engineering or mechanics.
Structural Integrity Associates operates in a culture driven by expertise, quality, and engineering innovation. The company provides a total compensation package featuring a competitive salary alongside performance bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and various types of paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Perform stress analysis on power plant components, pressure vessels, piping systems, and rotating equipment utilizing numerical and classical methods
- Conduct stress evaluations following guidelines from the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- Lead and support the finite element analysis team
- Participate in component fatigue management programs
- Contribute to design and repair projects involving piping and pressure vessel components
- Communicate engineering solutions, results, and analyses directly with clients
- Attend internal team, client, and vendor meetings
- Assist in maintaining internal company standards related to finite element analysis
Requirements
- Advanced finite element analysis of vessels, piping, valves, and other nuclear components
- Familiarity with thermal, mechanical, and modal analyses alongside non-linear metallic material models
- Advanced proficiency in ANSYS APDL or Workbench
- Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code under Section III and Section XI
- Strong communication skills with the ability to author technical reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Eight or more years of related engineering experience for candidates with a Master's degree, or ten or more years for candidates with a Bachelor's degree
- Professional Engineer license
- Ability to write scripts and subroutines for finite element codes using Python or similar languages
- Background in computational fracture mechanics
- Proficiency in ANSYS CFD simulations
- Demonstrated project management capabilities
- Familiarity with ABAQUS software
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
- Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and employer matching retirement benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance and AD and D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and health care
- Credit monitoring and identity theft protection
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This position can be based remotely or out of the employer main offices in San Jose, California; Centennial, Colorado; or Huntersville, North Carolina.
What is the salary range for this role?
The expected salary range is 108,000 to 135,000 USD per year in Charlotte, North Carolina; 115,520 to 144,400 USD per year in Denver, Colorado; and 136,800 to 171,000 USD per year in San Jose, California.
What education and experience are required?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline. Applicants with a Master's degree need at least 8 years of related experience, while those with a Bachelor's degree require 10 or more years.
How can I apply for this position?
The posting states that applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and the role remains open until filled, but it does not specify the exact application submission portal or link.
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