Nuclear Fatigue Engineering Sr Consultant

Overview

Senior consultant performing ASME fatigue analysis and FEA for nuclear plant components.

Key Responsibilities

• fatigue analysis
• workflow development
• technical review
• report generation
• software integration
• ansys modeling

Tasks

-Lead and perform fatigue analyses per ASME Section III NB-3200 (simplified elastic-plastic and non-linear elastic-plastic methods) -Support and evolve FatiguePro-based workflows (inputs/methods/QA), including data pipelines and dashboards for monitoring -Provide technical oversight and rigorous technical review -Execute and review environmental fatigue evaluations aligned with NUREG/CR-5704/6583/6909 and related guidance -Prepare high-quality technical reports, calculation packages, test plans, and client deliverables -Serve as a subject-matter expert to troubleshoot plant issues and support license renewal and subsequent license renewal programs -Contribute to proposals, scopes, estimates; identify growth opportunities in fatigue monitoring and code-based analysis services -Collaborate across disciplines; contribute to internal R&D roadmap and industry activities (e.g., EPRI participation, method improvements) -Author and review software requirements/use cases; partner with internal software teams on testing and verification of analytical routines -Develop transfer functions/system logic; interpret transients, usage factors, CUF/CUFen, and margin assessments -Build and validate detailed ANSYS models (thermal, structural, vibration, non-linear); perform model reduction and sensitivity studies -Perform stress classification, fatigue hotspots assessment, thermal-mechanical transient analysis, and validation against test/plant data

Requirements

• fea
• ansys
• asme fatigue
• nureg fatigue
• c++
• ms degree

What You Bring

-5+ years (Consultant) to 10+ years (Senior Consultant) of relevant experience in nuclear fatigue and FEA for safety-related components -Proven ability to author calculations, interpret results, and present clear technical recommendations to clients -Ability to travel (~5-10%) for client meetings, plant/site support, and testing -Eligibility to obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA) as required -Knowledge of nuclear plant systems, thermal-hydraulic transients, and integration of plant data into fatigue and FEA models -Familiarity with software development workflows (requirements, test plans); C/C++/C# exposure is a plus for analytical toolchains -MS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (or related). Relevant nuclear/industry experience may substitute for advanced degree -Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and performing high-level technical oversight and client engagement -Demonstrated expertise with ASME Section III NB-3200 fatigue methods (simplified elastic-plastic and non-linear elastic-plastic) -Working knowledge of environmental fatigue methods consistent with NUREG/CR-6909 -Finite Element Analysis (FEA) -Strong proficiency with ANSYS for thermal/structural/vibration/non-linear analyses ->10 years in the nuclear industry, preferably including license renewal (LR/SLR) and operating fleet experience -Excellent communication and technical writing; ability to lead reviews and mentor junior engineers -Experience with fatigue monitoring systems (e.g., FatiguePro): configuration, logic development, verification/validation, and data QA

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Benefits

-Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Health Savings Account with employer contribution -Life Insurance and AD&D -Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care -Short-term and long-term disability -ID theft protection and credit monitoring

About Structural Integrity Associates

-Founded with a vision to transform engineering and asset management, Structural Integrity Associates began with a commitment to solving complex structural and materials challenges. -Specializing in asset management, they focus on maintaining the safety and performance of critical infrastructure across industries such as energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. -With decades of experience, they handle a wide range of projects from preventive maintenance to major structural assessments, ensuring longevity and reliability of systems. -Their work spans various sectors, from providing advanced solutions in nuclear power plants to tackling infrastructure challenges in the utility and industrial sectors. -Notably, they provide critical insights into maintaining aging infrastructure, performing complex analyses, and optimizing the service life of high-risk assets. -In addition to conventional structural engineering, they offer specialized expertise in materials science, fatigue analysis, and fracture mechanics, making them a go-to consultant for complex problems. -Through continued research, innovation, and strategic partnerships, they have earned a reputation for delivering quality and safety in some of the world's most challenging environments.

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