Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Pressure Systems

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analysis of stationary equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
• Knowledge in the analysis of rotating equipment is a plus.
• Perform thermal heat transfer and structural stress analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other plant structures using both classic and finite element analysis methods.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics is a plus.
• Perform simple pressure vessel calculations using commercial software such as PV-Elite and/or Compress.
• Calculate fatigue, corrosion, and crack initiation and growth mechanisms and fracture mechanics concepts employed for serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components.
• Knowledge in materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques is preferred.
• Assist with field inspections of plant equipment and development of risk-based inspection methods.
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques.
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in application of various codes and standards including ASME & API.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of written technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in fast paced engineering assessments that are project critical.

Qualifications

• B. S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline with 5-10 years or more industry related experience.
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Piping Code, specifically, Section VIII, Div. 1 through 3 and B31.3 Design & Analysis Experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software, Abaqus FE software, and general fracture mechanics concepts.
• Piping stress analyses experience using CAESAR II is a plus.
• Computer Programming experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as a working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Professional Engineering license in one or more states is preferred.

About the Role

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match.
• Vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• A comprehensive benefits program that includes 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.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role in Denver, CO is $95,200 to $164,640 annually. 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: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810.

About Us

SIA is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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. Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.