What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FEA Engineer- Gas Turbines position at WCL Group?
CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
LOCATION
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
COMPENSATION
$50-$56/hr
Benefits Offered
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday (8am-5pm EST)
CONTRACT TERM
1 year contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.
POSITION OVERVIEW – Senior FEA Engineer – Gas Turbines
Seeking an experienced Senior FEA Engineer to perform 2D and 3D gas turbine rotor finite element analyses (FEA) in Ansys. This role includes evaluating LCF crack initiation and propagation, bolted joint behavior, and overall strength performance, while working with CAD models in Siemens NX pulled from PLM systems. The engineer will document and present analytical results, support defect evaluations, and assist with automation efforts using Python.
Seeking an experienced Senior FEA Engineer to perform 2D and 3D gas turbine rotor finite element analyses (FEA) in Ansys. This role includes evaluating LCF crack initiation and propagation, bolted joint behavior, and overall strength performance, while working with CAD models in Siemens NX pulled from PLM systems. The engineer will document and present analytical results, support defect evaluations, and assist with automation efforts using Python.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute 2D & 3D gas turbine rotor finite element analyses in Ansys
- Perform typical post processing exercises such as LCF crack initiation, LCF crack propagation, summarize bolted joint behavior, strength evaluations, etc.
- Pull CAD models from PLM
- Work CAD models in Siemens NX
- Summarize and document analytical results
- Support automation of typical tasks with Python as needed
- Support defect evaluation through analysis
- Present on routine project status meetings
- Strong communication skills
- Highly collaborative and works well in team environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 6 years of relevant work experience
- 3D Cad Modeling
- ANSYS Finite Element Analysis
- Fracture Mechanics Analysis
- Low Cycle Fatigue
- Microsoft Office
- Rotor Design
- Siemens NX
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong expertise in Ansys for 2D and 3D finite element analysis
- Experience with gas turbine rotor or rotating equipment analysis
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and working with CAD models from PLM systems
- Knowledge of low-cycle fatigue (LCF) crack initiation and propagation methods
- Experience evaluating bolted joint behavior and structural strength
- Ability to automate repetitive analytical tasks using Python
- Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
- Confident presenting findings in project status meetings
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Salary : $50 - $56