FEA Stress Analysis Engineer

Job Summary

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant for our Nuclear business unit. The role is located at one of our primary offices—San Jose, CA;
Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC—and remote work will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanics or structural engineering and will support project teams in finite element modeling, stress analysis, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and related fields. Projects are dynamic and interdisciplinary, with teams led by industry experts.

• Conduct stress analysis of power plant structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, and rotating equipment using classical and numerical methods.
• Perform stress analyses following ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code guidelines.
• Lead and support the FEA team.
• Assist fatigue management programs for various components.
• Participate in design and repair projects for pressure vessel/piping components.
• Communicate engineering solutions, results, and analyses to clients.

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years (with MS) or 7+ years (with BS) of relevant engineering experience.
• Advanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus).
• Extensive finite element analysis experience on vessels, piping, valves, and nuclear components.
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, modal, and non-linear metallic material analyses.
• Play a role in maintaining company FEA standards.
• Proficiency with Section III, Div. 1 of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Knowledge of Section III, Div. 5 and Section XI, Div. 1 & 2 of ASME BPVC is a plus.
• Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings.
• Proficient in technical report writing and communication skills.

• PE License.
• Script/subroutine development for finite element codes (e.g., Python).
• Experience in computational fracture mechanics.
• Experience with CFD simulations in ANSYS.
• Project management skills.

• San Jose, CA: $100,560–$168,240
• Denver, CO: $85,840–$142,800
• Charlotte, NC: $78,480–$131,760

Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

Certain positions at SIA may involve access to information and technology regulated by the Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730‑774, including DOE 10 CFR 810 and NRC  110. Hiring decisions must comply with these regulations and may limit consideration of foreign nationals from countries not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List (see link).

SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Our team of internationally recognized experts thrives on knowledge, excellence, and mutual respect while building a safer world.

SIA offers a competitive salary and performance‑based bonus program, a 401(k) with Roth and employer match, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SIA does not welcome third‑party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not contact SIA employees directly for hiring assistance.