Fracture Mechanics Engineer - Nuclear Structural Integrity

The Davis Companies; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies is seeking a mechanical engineer to advance fracture mechanics and structural integrity within nuclear-related projects. You will perform flaw evaluations, support inspection planning, and prepare calculations and reports to justify fitness-for-service.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience, a mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering degree, and familiarity with ASME XI and tools like ANSYS or Python. This role requires US citizenship or a Greencard.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years of hands-on experience
• Background in fracture mechanics, stress analysis, structural integrity, materials, or nuclear engineering
• Familiarity with ASME Section XI preferred
• Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, FEA, MathCAD, Python, or similar engineering tools is a plus
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform fracture mechanics analyses and flaw evaluations
• Support inspection planning, repair evaluations, and fitness-for-service justifications
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex plant issues

Skills

Fracture mechanics

Stress analysis

Structural integrity

Materials

Nuclear engineering

Communication

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

FEA

MathCAD

Python

Job description

The Davis Companies is seeking a mechanical engineer to advance fracture mechanics and structural integrity within nuclear-related projects. You will perform flaw evaluations, support inspection planning, and prepare calculations and reports to justify fitness-for-service.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience, a mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering degree, and familiarity with ASME XI and tools like ANSYS or Python. This role requires US citizenship or a Greencard.