Mechanical Engineer

Safari Land • Pittsburgh, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

NuVision Engineering (NVE), Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Stress Improvement Process (MSIP®) team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team provides finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering support for deploying MSIP®, a patented process used to mitigate stress corrosion cracking in reactor vessel nozzles, piping, and components in boiling water reactors (BWRs) and pressurized water reactors (PWRs). The role combines analytical engineering work with field awareness to support practical, safety-focused solutions for the nuclear power industry.

The Mechanical Engineer performs nonlinear FEA and prepares technical documentation, collaborates with engineering and field teams, and supports other engineering analyses as needed. The position also involves customer-site meetings and field oversight, including domestic and international travel, as well as on-call and local support during project execution and outage windows when required.

NuVision Engineering provides engineering and field services to commercial nuclear power facilities, government nuclear remediation programs, and radioactive waste cleanup projects. The company describes a collaborative environment with opportunities to work with technical experts and senior leadership and contribute to projects supporting nuclear facility safety and reliability. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available, and employment eligibility is verified at hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical (APDL and Workbench).
• Experience with Mathcad or similar mathematical computing tools.
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, particularly Sections III and XI.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to U.S. and international nuclear power plants.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally in support of field projects.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal analysis principles.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and NQA-1.
• Hands-on technical aptitude to support or troubleshoot MSIP® equipment.
• Field experience in a regulated or high-reliability industry, such as nuclear, aerospace, or defense.
• Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing priorities or site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analysis of nonlinear systems, including reactor vessel welds, piping, and custom components or tooling, using ANSYS Mechanical (APDL and Workbench).
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation communicating modeling assumptions, analysis results, and MSIP® process parameters.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and field teams to improve MSIP® equipment and processes.
• Support additional engineering analyses, including mechanical evaluations, thermal assessments, and structural integrity reviews, as needed.
• Participate in field activities, including domestic and international travel to customer sites for meetings, technical oversight, and outage support.
• Provide on-call support and local presence during project execution and outage windows, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time