Nuclear Mechanical Engineer: FEA & Field Deployment

Safarilan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NuVision Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Analyst to join the MSIP team in Pittsburgh. You will perform nonlinear FEA of reactor-related components using ANSYS Mechanical and contribute to MSIP process improvements while delivering technical reports and ensuring safety-focused outcomes.

The role involves field activities, occasional international travel, and close collaboration with engineering and field teams to support outages and plant projects in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical (APDL and Workbench).
• Experience with Mathcad or similar tools.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Sections III and XI).
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to U.S. nuclear plants and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) of nonlinear systems using ANSYS Mechanical.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation of modeling assumptions and results.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and field teams to improve MSIP equipment and processes.
• Support additional analyses such as mechanical evaluations, thermal assessments, and structural reviews.
• Participate in field activities and travel domestically and internationally to customer sites.

Skills

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Job description

NuVision Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Analyst to join the MSIP team in Pittsburgh. You will perform nonlinear FEA of reactor-related components using ANSYS Mechanical and contribute to MSIP process improvements while delivering technical reports and ensuring safety-focused outcomes.

The role involves field activities, occasional international travel, and close collaboration with engineering and field teams to support outages and plant projects in the nuclear sector.