Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Pressure Systems

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering Consultant to join our Process Pressure Vessels team. This role involves engineering analysis, condition assessment, and life prediction of pressure vessels and piping in the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries.

Responsibilities:

• Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analysis of stationary equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks. Knowledge in the analysis of rotating equipment is a plus
• Perform thermal heat transfer and structural stress analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other plant structures using both classic and finite element analysis methods. Knowledge in fluid mechanics is a plus
• Perform simple pressure vessel calculations using commercial software such as PV-Elite and/or Compress
• Perform calculations for fatigue, corrosion, and crack initiation and growth mechanisms and fracture mechanics concepts employed for serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components
• Knowledge in materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques is preferred
• Assist with field inspections of plant equipment and development of risk-based inspection methods
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in application of various codes and standards including ASME & API
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of written technical reports and presentations
• Assist in fast paced engineering assessments that are project critical
• Perform all work in accordance with SI’s Commercial Quality Procedures and with an acute awareness of client requests
• Develop and expand business opportunities with existing Structural Integrity clients and develop new clients
• Develop proposals for identified opportunities
• Learn and implement all applicable standard SI policies and procedures
• Support project managers in execution of large-scale projects
• Develop the skills to independently manage small-scale projects
• Ensure quality and enhance job skills by seeking peer review and appraisal
• Be financially responsible and adhere to company guidelines with respect to expenses, purchases, and project execution

Requirements:

• B. S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline with 5-10 years or more industry related experience
• Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analysis of stationary equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks
• Perform thermal heat transfer and structural stress analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other plant structures using both classic and finite element analysis methods
• Perform simple pressure vessel calculations using commercial software such as PV-Elite and/or Compress
• Perform calculations for fatigue, corrosion, and crack initiation and growth mechanisms and fracture mechanics concepts employed for serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components
• Assist with field inspections of plant equipment and development of risk-based inspection methods
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in application of various codes and standards including ASME & API
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of written technical reports and presentations
• Assist in fast paced engineering assessments that are project critical
• Perform all work in accordance with SI's Commercial Quality Procedures and with an acute awareness of client requests
• Develop and expand business opportunities with existing Structural Integrity clients and develop new clients
• Develop proposals for identified opportunities
• Learn and implement all applicable standard SI policies and procedures
• Support project managers in execution of large-scale projects
• Develop the skills to independently manage small-scale projects
• Ensure quality and enhance job skills by seeking peer review and appraisal
• Be financially responsible and adhere to company guidelines with respect to expenses, purchases, and project execution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as a working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge in materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Piping Code, specifically, Section VIII, Div. 1 through 3 and B31.3 Design & Analysis Experience
• Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software, Abaqus FE software, and general fracture mechanics concepts
• Piping stress analyses experience using CAESAR II
• Computer Programming experience
• Professional Engineering license in one or more states