Job Description
Description: Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Consultant / Associate with deep expertise in ASME Section III fatigue analysis (NB-3200), environmental fatigue, and finite element analysis (FEA) to support our Nuclear Business Unit. The ideal candidate brings experience developing and reviewing fatigue evaluations for nuclear plant components, executing high-fidelity ANSYS models, and contributing to/overseeing fatigue monitoring systems, including software-enabled workflows and data analytics. The role includes technical execution, project leadership, client interfacing, and contributions to proposals and R&D/industry initiatives (e.g., license renewal, life extension).
The work environment is highly collaborative. SIA leverages expertise in Materials, Chemistry, Vibration, and Advanced Reactors to deliver solutions that enhance component reliability, extend service life, and improve safety.
Primary Responsibilities: - ASME Code Fatigue & Environmental Fatigue
- Lead and perform fatigue analyses per ASME Section III NB-3200 (simplified elastic-plastic and non-linear elastic-plastic methods).
- Execute and review environmental fatigue evaluations aligned with NUREG/CR-5704/6583/6909 and related guidance.
- Develop transfer functions/system logic; interpret transients, usage factors, CUF/CUFen, and margin assessments.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Build and validate detailed ANSYS models (thermal, structural, vibration, non-linear); perform model reduction and sensitivity studies.
- Perform stress classification, fatigue hotspots assessment, thermal-mechanical transient analysis, and validation against test/plant data.
- Fatigue Monitoring Systems & Tooling
- Support and evolve FatiguePro-based workflows (inputs/methods/QA), including data pipelines and dashboards for monitoring.
- Author and review software requirements/use cases; partner with internal software teams on testing and verification of analytical routines.
- Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Provide technical oversight and rigorous technical review.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, calculation packages, test plans, and client deliverables.
- Client Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as a subject-matter expert to troubleshoot plant issues and support license renewal and subsequent license renewal programs.
- Contribute to proposals, scopes, estimates; identify growth opportunities in fatigue monitoring and code-based analysis services.
- Collaborate across disciplines; contribute to internal R&D roadmap and industry activities (e.g., EPRI participation, method improvements).
Required Skills/Qualifications: - MS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (or related). Relevant nuclear/industry experience may substitute for advanced degree.
- 5+ years (Consultant) to 10+ years (Senior Consultant) of relevant experience in nuclear fatigue and FEA for safety-related components.
- Demonstrated expertise with ASME Section III NB-3200 fatigue methods (simplified elastic-plastic and non-linear elastic-plastic).
- Working knowledge of environmental fatigue methods consistent with NUREG/CR-6909.
- Strong proficiency with ANSYS for thermal/structural/vibration/non-linear analyses.
- Proven ability to author calculations, interpret results, and present clear technical recommendations to clients.
- Excellent communication and technical writing; ability to lead reviews and mentor junior engineers.
- Ability to travel (~5-10%) for client meetings, plant/site support, and testing.
- Eligibility to obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA) as required.
Desired Skills/Qualifications: - >10 years in the nuclear industry, preferably including license renewal (LR/SLR) and operating fleet experience.
- Experience with fatigue monitoring systems (e.g., FatiguePro): configuration, logic development, verification/validation, and data QA.
- Familiarity with software development workflows (requirements, test plans); C/C++/C# exposure is a plus for analytical toolchains.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and performing high-level technical oversight and client engagement.
- Knowledge of nuclear plant systems, thermal-hydraulic transients, and integration of plant data into fatigue and FEA models.
Pay Range: The expected salary range for this role is $153,900 - $237,000 in San Jose, CA; $129,960 - $201,960 in Denver, CO; and $121,500 - $191,280 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 DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: .
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.
Why Work at SIA? SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- 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
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response.
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