Manager, Fracture Mechanics
About The Position
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is hiring a Manager, Fracture Mechanics for its Nuclear Analytical Services team. The Manager is a key member of the Nuclear Business Unit leadership team, providing technical oversight, staff leadership, project management, and staff development. The role requires management of a technical product line, including P&L ownership and budgeting responsibility, and expertise in probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics. Technical areas include crack growth evaluations, Leak-Before-Break, flaw tolerance methods, flaw handbook development, stress analyses using Finite Element Modeling, and working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections III and XI. The role also includes participation in the design and repair of pressure vessel and piping components and development and maintenance of engineering software. The Manager serves as a technical authority and industry expert in fracture mechanics, leads business development for key market segments with Business Unit leadership and the business development organization, coordinates team activities and resources, and functions as a Project Manager and key technical resource across SIA. Duties may include analysis, design, and detailing of fracture mechanics projects; developing Nuclear Analytical Services and adjacent markets; supporting proposals; and identifying research and development opportunities. The Manager develops businesses and markets that generate revenue, including R&D initiatives, new services, and new market opportunities, and manages staff through goal setting, mentoring, performance leadership, and hiring. The position leads delivery of probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics services to domestic and international clients, manages client relationships and project deliverables, collaborates across technical disciplines, develops strategic plans, and manages the Fracture Mechanics P&L and budget planning. Travel of up to 20% or more may be required upon request. The role is based in San Jose, California; Denver, Colorado; or Charlotte, North Carolina, with salary ranges varying by location.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
- 12 or more years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience managing a technical product line, including P&L and budgeting responsibility.
- Experience with probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics evaluations, including fatigue crack growth, stress corrosion cracking, Leak-Before-Break, flaw tolerance, and flaw handbooks.
- Experience with stress and fracture mechanics analyses using Finite Element Modeling with ANSYS and Abaqus.
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections III and XI.
- Experience developing or maintaining engineering software that includes probabilistic and fracture mechanics codes.
- Knowledge of nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, standards, and industry guidelines.
- Experience with technical and administrative management of projects in nuclear analytical services.
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% or more upon request.
Nice To Haves
- PhD and/or MBA.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and consultants delivering probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics services to domestic and international clients.
- Provide technical leadership, staff development, and mentorship for the Fracture Mechanics team.
- Develop prioritized lists of prospective clients and organize and conduct presentations to individual clients and client groups.
- Manage client relationships and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
- Collaborate with other technical discipline areas within SIA to develop integrated, turnkey, and innovative solutions for nuclear clients.
- Develop short- and long-term strategic plans for fracture mechanics services, including research and development initiatives, hiring strategies, new markets, and business development activities.
- Manage the Fracture Mechanics P&L and support budget development and planning.
- Provide technical oversight and project management, coordinate team activities and resources, and serve as a technical resource across the organization.
- Support business development, proposal development, and identification of research and development opportunities.
- Develop revenue-generating businesses and markets, including new services and market opportunities.
- Manage staff through goal setting, mentoring, performance leadership, and hiring.
- Perform or oversee fracture mechanics project analysis, design, and detailing, and participate in the design and repair of pressure vessel and piping components.
- Develop and maintain engineering software, including probabilistic and fracture mechanics codes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
- Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), and employer match.
- Paid time off, including vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.
- Parental leave.
- 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.
- Identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
