Remote FEA Stress Analysis Engineer

Summary

Structural Integrity Associates is hiring a senior level engineering consultant for their Nuclear business unit. The role involves stress analysis, finite element modeling, and fatigue and fracture mechanics. The position can be based in San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC, with remote work also considered.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 8+ years (with MS) or 10+ years (with BS) of related engineering experience
• Advanced finite element analysis of vessel, piping, valves and other nuclear components
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, and modal analyses, and non-linear metallic material models
• Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus)
• Assist and lead in maintaining company standards related to finite element analysis
• Proficiency in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and Section XI)
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Stress analysis of power plant structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment and other power plant components using both classical and numerical methods
• Stress analyses using the guidelines in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Supporting and leading the finite element analysis team
• Support fatigue management programs for various components
• Participation in design and repair projects of pressure vessel/piping components
• Communication with clients to provide engineering solutions, results, and analyses
• Participate in client, vendor, and internal team meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License
• Experience in writing scripts and subroutines for finite element codes (e.g., python)
• Experience in computational fracture mechanics
• Experience in CFD simulations in ANSYS

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match for retirement benefits
• Various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave
• 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