Stress Analyst

Overview

Conduct FEA stress and integrity assessments for nuclear and industrial pressure equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• design improvements
• integrity assessment
• stress analysis
• design reporting
• outage support
• vibration analysis

Tasks

-Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and implement design improvements. -Conduct structural integrity assessments as per CSA/ASME/API codes and standards to validate the design and performance of pressure equipment under various loads and operating conditions. -Stress analysis of nuclear and non-nuclear mechanical systems related to CANDU nuclear generating stations. The analysis can be static and/or dynamic (seismic, pressure and temperature transients, etc.). -Preparation of design report and related design registration documentation. -Outage support including but not limited to inspection scope of work, stress analysis, vibration analysis, and fracture mechanics assessment for postulated flaws.

Requirements

• p.eng
• ansys
• abaqus
• api‑579
• asme
• problem solving

What You Bring

If you believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you. Our growing company is seeking energetic, positive, and reliable Engineers/Analysts to perform FEA stress analysis and provide support to our customers, structural integrity assessments, as well as fitness-for-service evaluation of pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, supports, piping, and other nuclear industry-related structural and pressure boundary components using CSA/ASME/API codes and standards. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team that provides comprehensive engineering services in the above areas. The individual should be aware of the business and operational aspects associated with equipment design and analysis. -Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is preferred. -Candidates must hold a P.Eng. designation or be eligible to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe. They must also be eligible for, or currently possess, a nuclear site security clearance. -Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis. -Understanding of fundamental theories in continuum mechanics, dynamics, mechanical vibrations, metal fatigue, fracture mechanics, fluid structure interaction. -In depth knowledge of codes and standards, in particular CSA N285.0, N286.7 and N289 as well as ASME Section III Subsections NB, NC, ND, NF, ASME B31.1 and ASME Section VIII. -Experience or knowledge of CANDU nuclear power plant reactor components (specifically primary heat transport, feeders, fuel channel, calandria, etc.) will be valued. -Past experience that supports ASME Section III Appendix XXIII Qualification for Design Report is considered an asset. -Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability in preparing technical reports and deliverables from problem description and solution to successful conclusion. -Good understanding and experience with API 579-1 FFS and its application. -Experience in performing finite element stress analysis using software such as ANSYS (Workbench/MAPDL), LSDYNA, ABAQUS CAE. -Successful completion of a university degree in a relevant field, along with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. -Fitness for service assessment of pressure vessels to support a safe and continuous operation of the station. -Experience in the nuclear power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical industries. -Proven experience in utilizing Compress or PV Elite software for pressure vessel design and analysis. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request.

About Next Structural Integrity Inc.

-Emerging as a dynamic firm tackling complex engineering challenges since 2018 in Burlington, Ontario. -Delivering comprehensive engineering services across mechanical, civil, piping, thermal-hydraulics, CFD, FEA, seismic, pressure vessels, and more. -Conducting safety and integrity analyses for nuclear plants, oil & gas systems, power generation facilities, and infrastructure projects. -Optimizing systems from concept to delivery by integrating advanced software with in-house expertise. -Growing steadily with a focus on cost-effective, tech-driven design, often collaborating closely with client engineering teams. -Offering custom training solutions alongside engineering services to extend their impact beyond project scope.

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