Piping Analysis Engineer
Structural Integrity Associates
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Colorado, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $113,670 - $184,560 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred)
- 3–8 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Traditional 401k and Roth 401k with employer match
- Paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave
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Hard skills
piping stress analysisthermal analysisseismic analysisvibration analysisdynamic load analysiscalculation packagesdesign reportsfitness-for-service analysispiping support designthermal transients
Soft skills
strong communication skillstechnical writing skillsability to work independentlycollaborationcross-disciplinary teamwork
Certifications
B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Civil EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical EngineeringM.S. in Civil Engineering