Piping Analysis Engineering Consultant
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Job Location:
Englewood, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 89010 - 145320
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
Structural 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.
This position supports SIAs Nuclear Business Unit contributing to projects involving thermal fatigue vibration seismic qualification and fitness-for-service of piping and components. The ideal candidate is analytically strong detail-oriented and eager to learn from industry leaders who helped write the ASME Code methods used today.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this role is $113670 - $184560 in San Jose CA; $96930 - $156120 in Denver CO; and $89010 - $145320 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 DOEs Generally Authorized Destinations List:
About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power Energy Services Pipeline Integrity and Critical 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:
Structural 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.
This position supports SIAs Nuclear Business Unit contributing to projects involving thermal fatigue vibration seismic qualification and fitness-for-service of piping and components. The ideal candidate is analytically strong detail-oriented and eager to learn from industry leaders who helped write the ASME Code methods used today.
Primary 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.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred).
- 38 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..
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience supporting license renewal (LR/SLR) or power uprate programs.
- High Temperature Piping Analysis (e.g. >800F)
- 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).
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this role is $113670 - $184560 in San Jose CA; $96930 - $156120 in Denver CO; and $89010 - $145320 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 DOEs Generally Authorized Destinations List:
About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power Energy Services Pipeline Integrity and Critical 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
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