Nuclear Reliability Integrity Management (RIM) Engineering Consultant

SI Solutions, LLC • Hartford, CT

34d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Reliability Integrity Management (RIM) Engineer with a strong focus on inspection and monitoring for advanced and operating nuclear reactor systems. This role will apply technical expertise in non-destructive examination (NDE), monitoring technologies, and degradation mechanism evaluation to support risk-informed decision-making under ASME Section XI Division 2 RIM programs. The RIM Engineer will contribute to ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of nuclear systems by developing and implementing inspection and monitoring strategies that address complex degradation challenges across the component lifecycle. This position can be fully remote or based out of a Structural Integrity office.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in inspection, monitoring, or NDE programs within the nuclear industry.
• Hands-on experience with NDE methods (UT, RT, ET, PT, MT) and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of ASME Section XI (Division 1 or 2), related codes, and industry standards.
• Experience in evaluating materials performance and degradation under high-temperature, radiation, or corrosive environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with industry programs (PWR Owners Group, MRP-227, BWRVIP, or DOE advanced reactor initiatives).
• Background in monitoring technologies, welding, fracture mechanics, fatigue, or corrosion science.
• NDE certification or materials engineering specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate inspection and monitoring results into risk-informed integrity management strategies.
• Active involvement in technical organizations such as ASME, ASTM, ANS, or EPRI working groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inspection and monitoring programs for reactor components, including in-service inspections (ISI) and advanced monitoring systems.
• Support degradation mechanism assessments, particularly for high-temperature and harsh service environments.
• Apply and interpret results from NDE methods (UT, RT, ET, PT, MT) and monitoring technologies for structural integrity management.
• Contribute to probabilistic reliability assessments to optimize inspection intervals, maintenance strategies, and risk-informed targets.
• Oversee or support qualification and deployment of NDE technologies in field and laboratory settings.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver risk-informed integrity management solutions.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and industry groups to align with technical requirements and evolving industry practices.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees