Service Desk Analyst

Senior Analyst – Structural Integrity Associates Senior Analysts serve as technical leads on complex life assessment, failure investigation, and design projects. They lead high‑complexity projects in the power generation and energy industries, ensure technical excellence, strengthen client relationships, and mentor technical teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex engineering projects involving thermal heat transfer, creep and fatigue life assessment, fracture mechanics, and structural stress analysis using classical and finite element methods. Perform and review advanced FEA simulations using Abaqus or ANSYS, including nonlinear creep and time‑dependent analyses. Execute and oversee life assessment methodologies for creep, fatigue, and crack growth evaluations. Provide technically defensible recommendations supporting continued operation, repair strategies, or remediation plans. Participate in business development efforts, cultivating client relationships, preparing proposals, developing new service offerings, and representing SI at industry events. Mentor and train junior and mid‑level engineers; lead peer reviews and contribute to engineering guidelines and procedures. Required Skills / Qualifications B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 12+ years of relevant industry experience (M.S. or Ph.D.: 10+ years of experience). Knowledge of power generation and energy industry systems, specifically conventional boiler and combined cycle power plants. Experience with materials degradation mechanisms, including creep and fatigue, high‑temperature material behavior, and welding metallurgy. Experience performing fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments. Advanced proficiency with Abaqus or ANSYS, SolidWorks modeling, and applied fracture mechanics principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to manage client engagements and lead technical teams. Preferred Qualifications ASME Code Committee membership or active engagement. Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements. Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward licensure. Familiarity with EPRI materials and analytical programs. Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $171,000 – $227,800 in San Jose, CA; $144,400 – $195,400 in Denver, CO; and $135,000 – $187,600 in Charlotte, NC. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications. Export Control Notice Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730‑774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations. EEO Statement Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr