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Structural Integrity AssociatesNuclear Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer
Structural Integrity Associates is hiring a Nuclear Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer to join their Nuclear Business Unit on a full-time basis. This remote position focuses on…
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Structural Integrity Associates is hiring a Nuclear Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer to join their Nuclear Business Unit on a full-time basis. This remote position focuses on evaluating piping systems governed by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code alongside ASME B31 pressure piping standards. The professional in this role will handle thermal fatigue, seismic qualification, high-temperature service, and fitness-for-service assessments for power plants and industrial applications. This opportunity suits detail-oriented…
Job Description
Structural Integrity Associates is hiring a Nuclear Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer to join their Nuclear Business Unit on a full-time basis. This remote position focuses on evaluating piping systems governed by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code alongside ASME B31 pressure piping standards. The professional in this role will handle thermal fatigue, seismic qualification, high-temperature service, and fitness-for-service assessments for power plants and industrial applications. This opportunity suits detail-oriented engineers who want to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn from industry leaders.
Structural Integrity Associates operates as an engineering consulting firm supporting critical infrastructure, pipeline integrity, energy services, and nuclear power sectors. The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package including performance-based bonuses, multiple retirement savings options, medical coverage, and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Perform and review piping stress, flexibility, fatigue, and support-load evaluations according to ASME Section III and B31 codes.
- Formulate and assess load cases covering pressure, deadweight, seismic activity, water hammer, and thermal expansion.
- Construct, troubleshoot, and independently check piping models utilizing software such as AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, PIPESTRESS, and ANSYS.
- Analyze equipment-nozzle loads, thermal transients, thermal stratification, and piping flexibility.
- Produce calculation packages, technical reports, engineering justifications, and design recommendations.
- Investigate wall thinning, structural failures, and fitness-for-service conditions for compromised piping components.
- Partner with cross-disciplinary groups covering materials, metallurgy, finite element analysis, and fracture mechanics.
- Deliver technical presentations to clients, participate in field tasks, and contribute to new project proposals.
Requirements
- Three to ten years of practical background conducting piping stress, flexibility, fatigue, or dynamic evaluations in industrial or power generation settings.
- Working familiarity with ASME Section III design rules or demonstrated background with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standards.
- Practical skill with commercial piping analysis programs including AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, PIPESTRESS, or ANSYS.
- Understanding of piping layout, support behavior, equipment interface loads, and dynamic responses.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for specific nuclear assignments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with a Master of Science preferred.
- Experience contributing to nuclear plant design, power uprates, license renewal programs, or advanced reactor initiatives.
- Background in analyzing high-temperature piping systems operating above 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Familiarity with legacy tools, plant design bases, and software models like ME101.
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics, environmentally assisted fatigue, or API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 methodologies.
- Exposure to vibration field testing, flow-induced vibration diagnostics, or operating deflection shape analysis.
- Active Professional Engineer license in one or more U.S. states.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary paired with a performance-based bonus plan.
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement accounts featuring an employer match.
- Paid time off covering vacation days, floating holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability protection.
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions alongside a Flexible Spending Account.
- Identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is listed as remote.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
What is the salary range for this role?
The expected annual salary range spans from $90,240 to $153,800 in San Jose, CA, $77,440 to $130,100 in Denver, CO, and $78,320 to $121,100 in Charlotte, NC, with exact pay determined by experience, qualifications, and location.
How long will the application window remain open?
The posting remains open until filled, with applications reviewed on a continuous basis.
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