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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 1 month ago

Mechanical Integrity Engineer | 15+ Years

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $193K/yr

15+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an experienced Mechanical Integrity Engineer to join their Metallurgy & Applied Mechanics practice. The role involves supporting clients with mechanical integrity evaluations and developing practical engineering solutions while managing multiple projects.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Technical project execution for the day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects, including:

Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams

Leveraging a principles-first approach to develop practical solutions for challenging engineering problems in combination with a deep understanding of codes, standards, and historical industry practices

Self-performing and advising others in complex, nonlinear analysis, hands-on fieldwork, and preparation of technically excellent client deliverables

Providing high-quality technical reviews of work completed by others

Sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate

Project management, including client development; project initiation, scoping, and assembling appropriate project teams; and managing internal and external client expectations, deliverables, and financials

Contributions to practice development and company-wide objectives, including providing technical consultation to interdisciplinary project teams; fostering new and existing client relationships; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

Qualification

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Level 3 assessment API 579Nonlinear finite element analysisFracture mechanicsBachelor's degree in engineeringTechnical communication skillsProject managementMentorshipProblem-solving mindsetCollaboration

Required

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain

Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace, civil/structural, mechanical engineering, or related field

Minimum fifteen years of relevant industry experience within petrochemical, refining, power generation, upstream, midstream, mining, or other heavy industrial markets with demonstrated expertise in:

Level 3 assessment in accordance with API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness-For-Service Standard

Fracture mechanics, fatigue, and failure mechanisms

Nonlinear finite element analysis for steel, concrete, and other construction materials

Design, repairs/alterations, and reliability of fixed equipment, pressure vessels, and piping

Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a 'principles first' problem-solving approach

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

The minimum years of experience may be flexible for candidates who can clearly demonstrate that they are already performing at or above the level of responsibility expected for this position

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and plant sites

Ability to perform inspections of process equipment and other structures, both visually and with instruments

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD a plus

ABAQUS (Abaqus FEA) preferred

Benefits

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

Founded in 1956

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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