FEA Stress Analysis Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant to join our Nuclear business unit. The position will be based in one of our main offices: San Jose, CA; Centennial, CO; or Huntersville, NC. Remote work will also be considered.The ideal candidate will possess a background in mechanics/structural engineering and be responsible for engineering consulting work supporting the energy industry. The role will be to support project teams in the areas of finite element modeling, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics and related fields.The work environment is a dynamic team based on project requirements. Each project team is usually led by an industry expert and composed of engineers from various engineering disciplines such as stress analysis, fracture mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science.Primary Responsibilities:Stress analysis of power plant structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment and other power plant components using both classical and numerical methodsStress analyses using the guidelines in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodeSupporting and leading the FEA team Support fatigue management programs for various componentsParticipation in design and repair projects of pressure vessel/piping components and Communication with clients to provide engineering problem solution, results and analyses Required Skills/Qualifications:BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline5+ years (with MS) or 7+ years (with BS) of related engineering experienceAdvanced skills in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus)Advanced finite element analysis of vessel, piping, valves and other nuclear componentsExperience with mechanical, thermal, and modal analyses, and non-linear metallic material modelsAssist and lead in maintaining company standards related to finite element analysisProficiency in Section III, Div 1 of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)Experience in Section III, Div 5 and Section XI, Div 1 & 2 of ASME BPVC is a plusAttend client, vendor, and internal team meetingsProficient in writing technical reports and communication skillsDesired Skills/Qualifications:PE LicenseScripts and subroutines for finite element codes (e.g., python)Experience in computational fracture mechanicsExperience in CFD simulations in ANSYS Project management skillsPay Range:The expected salary range for this role is $100,560-$168,240 in San Jose, CA; $85,840-$142,800 in Denver, CO; and $78,480-$131,760 in Charlotte, NC. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.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 DOEs Generally Authorized Destinations List:

Created: 2026-03-07