Engineering Consultant - Materials Engineering

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStructural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Senior Consultant/Consultant for the Vessels & Internals group, to coordinate with experts in the nuclear industry to develop and implement innovative solutions to industry problems and concerns.

This role includes engineering contributions toward analyses and assessments to support clients in resolving engineering concerns. Development of the consultant will include activities to diversify client engagement, business development, and project management opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage technical projects that offer solutions to industry clients
• Develop new leads and project opportunities with clients
• Develop engineering assessments to resolve issues for utility clients
• Contribute to proposals for project development and scoping
• Understand engineering approaches from colleagues and experts
• Support emergency client work, especially for outages and maintenance periods

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BS degree in Materials Engineering and/or Material Science
• 15+ years of experience in the following fields:
  • Materials Evaluation, Testing & Certification
  • Programs Engineering (Inservice Inspection, Vessel Internals – BWR/PWR including surveillance capsules, steel and concrete embrittlement, P-T Curves, fluence calculations), Nondestructive Examination, Welding & Repair, License Renewal
  • Code Committees (ASME, ASTM). Active Code Committee membership and engagement is a plus
  • License Renewal (LR), and subsequent license renewal (SLR) including Time-Limiting Aging Analysis - TLAA)
  • Fracture Mechanics (FM) as it applies to Vessels and Internals
  • EPRI awareness in BWR Vessel integrity program (BWRVIP) and Materials Reliability Program (MRP) is a plus
  • Experience with the Domestic US Commercial Nuclear Fleet Reactor Design & Materials is a plus
• Experience with NRC regulations and business protocol
• Willingness to travel up to 15% to support clients and business needs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentations are a must
• Proactively (early and often) communicate project status (including schedule, budget, resourcing, and deliverables) to management

Desired Attributes:

• Desire to continuously improve and grow engineering, client engagement, and project management skill set
• Willingness to support emergency client work necessary for plant restart or to avoid unnecessary plant shutdown
• Curiosity to learn new technology and analytical approaches
• PMP (and other) project management certification
• Familiarity with material degradation and failure modes
• Strong self-organization tendencies and ability to adapt to changing scenarios
• Understanding of the Design process through Production and eventual Operation
• Ability to review, critique, and improve the written output of other engineers
• Receptiveness to constructive feedback to improve capability and performance
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capability
• PE License

The expected salary range for this role in Huntersville, NC is $85,000 to $148,700 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

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 who are 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:
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (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
• 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.
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