Certification Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. has an opening for an entry to early career Certification Engineer.

Location: San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA, Centennial, CO, Atlanta, GA

The Certification Engineer will focus on equipment qualification for wind and seismic loading on mechanical and electrical equipment and other non-structural components (learn more at They will work under the supervision of licensed structural and civil engineers to help clients obtain International Building Code (or other relevant code) certification based on analysis and/or testing. The Engineer may also have the opportunity to participate in engineering analysis and design with other divisions of the company in nuclear, healthcare, dams and waterways, defense, and other industrial practice areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-scale shake table testing of equipment (including travel to labs)
• Develop reports and documentation for IBC seismic and wind compliance
• Review product information provided by manufacturers and understand product variations
• Support program managers with Client interactions
• Evaluate non-standard structural members and equipment components
• Perform structural analysis of equipment and other non-structural systems for wind and seismic loading
• Design anchorage for non-structural components

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience using hand calculations and/or structural analysis computer software to calculate demands and capacities of structural systems
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20% of time)

Desired:

• MS/MEng in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university
• Proficient in ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, Matlab, Mathcad, AutoCAD/Revit, Solidworks or other similar software
• Computer programming skills related to database construction and querying, signal processing, or task automation
• Knowledge of seismic analysis, code-based steel and concrete design, blast analysis, nonlinear structural analysis

The expected salary range for this role is $80,900 – $100,600 in Sacramento, CA; $80,000 – $98,400 in Denver, CO; and $72,500 – $90,700 in Atlanta, GA. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.

Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is 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 and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: -10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix- Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810.

About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• 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
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.

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