Fracture Mechanics Engineer: Integrity & Growth Lead

Acuren; Magnolia (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical and dental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 in Magnolia, TX is seeking an Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME to provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and recommendations in several engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes collaboration with operators, PRCI members, and integrity teams to scope, propose, and deliver essential work.

The position requires 9–15 years in specialized engineering, a bachelor’s degree (masters/PhD preferred), and strong FEA fracture mechanics expertise.

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of experience in specialized field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Masters or PHD preferred
• 10+ years in pipeline or pressure‑equipment integrity, with demonstrated fracture mechanics expertise
• Established network across oil and gas operators, with a track record of winning and growing work
• Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations (Mega Rule, MAOP reconfirmation, ECA), ILI technologies, and material property characterization (Charpy, CTOD, J‑R, fracture toughness)
• Proficiency with FEA and fracture/fatigue tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)
• Strong technical knowledge in applicable field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
• Analytical/investigation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, customer‑focused and a positive, success‑oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Grow fracture mechanics and integrity engineering revenue through new and existing oil and gas clients
• Own client relationships with operators, PRCI members, and integrity teams, including technical scoping, proposals, and follow‑on work
• Lead fitness‑for‑service and engineering critical assessments of cracks, dents, corrosion, and their interactions (API 579/ASME FFS‑1, API 1183)
• Assess crack‑like features such as SCC, seam weld and girth weld flaws, and fatigue cracks
• Author and review client deliverables, and present findings to operators, regulators, and at industry forums
• Collect information from clients, prepare project scopes and plans and deliver cost estimates
• Conduct studies and generate observations and data as required by project plan
• Develop draft reports and work with the Technical Experts as needed to finalize for client delivery
• Deliver exceptional professional customer service with various industrial companies, internal and external stakeholders, etc.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Skills

Fracture mechanics

FEA

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

NV5 in Magnolia, TX is seeking an Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME to provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and recommendations in several engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes collaboration with operators, PRCI members, and integrity teams to scope, propose, and deliver essential work.

The position requires 9–15 years in specialized engineering, a bachelor’s degree (masters/PhD preferred), and strong FEA fracture mechanics expertise.