Auxiliary Chemistry Engineering Consultant

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking an Auxiliary Chemistry Consultant / Senior Auxiliary Chemistry Consultant for our Nuclear Business Unit. The role supports chemistry consulting services focused on auxiliary and balance-of-plant chemistry systems across both Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in utility assessments related to auxiliary chemistry systems (e.g., raw water treatment, cooling water optimization, radwaste chemistry performance, corrosion control, and contaminant management)
• Support troubleshooting and chemistry evaluations involving balance-of-plant systems, including stator cooling water and service water systems
• Provide chemistry guidance and technical support during outages and plant operational events
• Develop technical recommendations for chemical treatment optimization and system reliability improvements
• Support EPRI and SIA research initiatives related to auxiliary chemistry and corrosion mitigation
• Write and review technical reports generated from assessments, evaluations, and research activities
• Participate in business development activities, including client engagement and support of growth initiatives
• Assist in development or application of chemistry tools and analytical methodologies for evaluating plant chemistry performance

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry supporting chemistry and/or engineering efforts related to auxiliary or balance-of-plant systems
• Working knowledge of PWR and/or BWR chemistry programs
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, or other related science or engineering field
• Experience supporting plant chemistry programs involving raw water, cooling water, radwaste systems, or similar support systems
• Ability to travel to support clients and business development efforts (~25%)
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA) as required

• 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry experience supporting auxiliary chemistry or system optimization efforts

• Previous qualifications as a chemistry technician, staff chemist, engineer, or Senior Reactor Operator license
• Experience with corrosion monitoring, water treatment technologies, or chemistry modeling tools
• Experience performing root cause evaluations related to chemistry events or equipment degradation
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting multiple technical work groups
• Business development experience in the nuclear or power generation industry
• Familiarity with industry guidance (EPRI, INPO, NRC) related to auxiliary and balance-of-plant chemistry