Nuclear MSIP Mechanical Engineer & Analyst — Field & FEA

Safariland; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

NuVision Engineering, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Analyst to join the MSIP team in Pittsburgh, delivering high-quality FEA and engineering support for MSIP deployment in nuclear reactors. This role blends analytical work with field awareness to provide practical, safety-focused solutions.

You will use ANSYS Mechanical, CAD tools like SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and collaborate with field teams. Travel to sites is expected; strong communication is essential to convey modeling assumptions and results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical (APDL and Workbench).
• Experience with Mathcad or similar mathematical computing 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 reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to U.S. and international nuclear plants.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) of nonlinear systems including reactor vessel welds and piping.
• 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 mechanical evaluations, thermal assessments, and structural integrity reviews.
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites for meetings and outages.
• Provide on-call support and presence during project execution and outage windows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical (APDL and Workbench)

Mathcad

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

NuVision Engineering, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Analyst to join the MSIP team in Pittsburgh, delivering high-quality FEA and engineering support for MSIP deployment in nuclear reactors. This role blends analytical work with field awareness to provide practical, safety-focused solutions.

You will use ANSYS Mechanical, CAD tools like SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and collaborate with field teams. Travel to sites is expected; strong communication is essential to convey modeling assumptions and results