Fitness for Service Analyst

SI Solutions

Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 126300 - 171000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Mid-Level Analytical Engineer independently performs stress analysis creep and fatigue evaluations and fracture mechanics assessments for heavy equipment within the power generation and energy industries particularly supporting combined cycle and conventional boiler power plants. This role combines advanced technical execution with client interaction and mentorship of junior staff. The position primarily supports life assessment reliability evaluation and failure investigation projects for operating industrial assets.

Responsibilities

Lead finite element and fracture mechanics analyses addressing thermo-mechanical behavior creep deformation and fatigue life
Perform life assessment calculations related to creep fatigue and crack growth mechanisms
Interpret material behavior and apply established industry methodologies and best practices
Prepare and deliver technical reports client presentations and calculation packages; respond to client technical inquiries and provide engineering recommendations
Participate in proposal development project scoping discussions and technical business development activities

Required Qualifications

B.S. M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
M.S. or Ph.D.: 6 years of relevant engineering experience
B.S.: 8 years of relevant industry experience
Knowledge of power generation and energy industry systems particularly combined cycle and conventional boiler-fueled power plants
Demonstrated experience with materials degradation mechanisms including creep fatigue and high-temperature material behavior
Proficiency in applied fracture mechanics principles
Working knowledge of fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment methodologies
Proficiency with Abaqus or ANSYS finite element analysis software
Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable CAD software
Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical documentation and client interaction
Willingness to travel approximately 1015% annually to industrial environments to support site assessment teams and project execution

Enhanced Qualifications

Programming or scripting experience in Python R or VBA to support automation of analysis workflows
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward licensure
Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements
Familiarity with EPRI materials and analytical programs
Participation in ASME Code Committees or related industry technical groups
Awareness of EPRI materials programs such as CSEF MRP and BWRVIP

Typical Projects and Deliverables

Lead technical tasks as part of multidisciplinary project teams (typically 13 engineers) deliver complete report sections and represent SI in client technical meetings
Independently develop FEA models perform sensitivity studies and provide actionable engineering recommendations supporting inspection planning repair strategies and design modifications

The expected salary range for this role is $126300 $171000 in San Jose CA; $107700 $144400 in Denver CO; $98900 $135000 in Charlotte NC; and $91400 $123900 in Akron OH. Exact pay will be commensurate with location experience and qualifications.

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Why Work at SIA
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefitsinclude a Traditional 401k Roth 401k and an employer match. To help employees maintain awork-life balance SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation floating holidayssick time and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: