FEA Stress Analysis Engineer
Company: SI Solutions, LLC
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 methods
Stress analyses using the guidelines in the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code Supporting and leading the FEA team Support
fatigue management programs for various components Participation 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 discipline 5 years (with MS) or 7
years (with BS) of related engineering experience Advanced skills
in ANSYS APDL/Workbench (ABAQUS is a plus) 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 Assist and lead in maintaining
company standards related to finite element analysis Proficiency 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 plus Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings
Proficient in writing technical reports and communication skills
Desired Skills/Qualifications: PE License Scripts and subroutines
for finite element codes (e.g., python) Experience in computational
fracture mechanics Experience in CFD simulations in ANSYS Project
management skills Pay 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
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 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.
www.structint.com SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters,
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