Structural Integrity Associates · 2 months ago
Piping Analysis Engineering Consultant
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expStructural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) seeks a Piping Analysis Engineering Consultant with a strong foundation in the design, analysis, and evaluation of ASME Section III Class I piping systems. The successful candidate will perform and review piping stress and fatigue analyses supporting operating plant assessments, license renewal, uprate, and advanced reactor design and startup programs.
Oil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform piping stress analyses per ASME Section III (subsections NB, NC/ND and NF) and related codes using commercial tools (e.g., PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ME101, or ANSYS)
Conduct analyses for thermal, seismic, vibration, and dynamic loads in nuclear and fossil applications
Support evaluations related to thermal stratification, vibration, and fatigue life of piping systems
Develop calculation packages, design reports, and engineering justifications for system modifications or continued operation
Participate in failure evaluations, wall-thinning assessments, and fitness-for-service (FFS) analyses for degraded piping
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (materials, chemistry, FEA, vibration, etc.) to provide integrated solutions
Prepare technical documentation, participate in client meetings, and support proposal efforts for new work
Contribute to development of internal tools, process improvements (small automation scripts to streamline analyses), and best-practice guides for piping integrity
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred)
3–8 years of experience performing piping analysis in a power generation or industrial environment
Working knowledge of ASME Section III (Class 1) or B31.1 Power Piping design rules
Proficiency with commercial analysis software (e.g., PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ANSYS) and ability to interpret complex results
Understanding of piping support design, vibration diagnostics, and thermal transients
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Ability to work independently and in cross-disciplinary project teams
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for certain nuclear projects
Preferred
Experience supporting license renewal (LR/SLR) or power uprate programs
High Temperature Piping Analysis (e.g., >800 F)
Familiarity with fracture mechanics, fatigue monitoring, or thermal stratification analysis
Exposure to vibration field testing or flow-induced vibration diagnostics
Understanding of fitness-for-service methodologies per API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
Working knowledge of nuclear QA programs (10CFR50 Appendix B) and industry standards (EPRI, ASME, WRC)
Benefits
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
Traditional 401k
Roth 401k
Employer match
Paid time off including vacation
Floating holidays
Sick time
Parental leave
Company
Structural Integrity Associates
Structural Integrity Associates is an oil & energy company that provides engineering solutions. It is a sub-organization of SI Solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Mark Marano
President and CEO
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