Nuclear Reliability Integrity Management (RIM) Engineering Consultant

Structural Integrity Associates; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Nuclear Reliability Integrity Management Engineer. This role involves developing inspection and monitoring strategies for nuclear systems, leveraging over 10 years of NDE expertise, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety in reactor environments. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Knowledge of ASME Section XI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inspection and monitoring programs for reactor components.
• Support degradation mechanism assessments in harsh environments.
• Contribute to probabilistic reliability assessments.

Skills

NDE methods (UT, RT, ET, PT, MT)

Risk-informed decision-making

Inspection and monitoring strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Nuclear, or related Engineering

Tools

Inspection and monitoring equipment

Job description

Nuclear Reliability Integrity Management (RIM) Engineering Consultant

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.

Primary 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.

What Success Looks Like:

• Timely delivery of accurate and defensible inspection and monitoring results.
• Risk-informed recommendations that improve plant safety, availability, and compliance.
• Implementation of innovative inspection and monitoring solutions for challenging reactor environments.
• Positive client feedback and continued engagement based on demonstrated technical expertise.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 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).

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• 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.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

The company offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability.