Manager, Fracture Mechanics
About the role
The Manager, Fracture Mechanics will serve as a key member of the Nuclear Business Unit leadership team and will be responsible for providing technical oversight, staff leadership, project management, and staff development for the Fracture Mechanics team within Nuclear Analytical Services.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and consultants in delivering probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics services under Nuclear Analytical Services for domestic and international clients
- Provide technical leadership, staff development, and mentorship for the Fracture Mechanics team
- Develop prioritized lists of prospective clients and organize and conduct presentations to individual clients and client groups
- Manage client relationships and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
- Collaborate with other technical discipline areas within SIA to develop integrated, turnkey, and innovative solutions for nuclear clients
- Develop short‑and long‑term strategic plans for fracture mechanics services, including research and development initiatives, hiring strategies, new markets, and business development activities
- Manage the Fracture Mechanics P&L and support budget development and planning processes
Required Skills/Qualifications
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
- PhD and/or MBA preferred
- 12+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience
- Management of a technical product line, including P&L and budgeting responsibility
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics evaluations, including fatigue crack growth, stress corrosion cracking, Leak‑Before‑Break, flaw tolerance, and flaw handbooks
- Stress and fracture mechanics analyses using Finite Element Modeling using ANSYS and Abaqus
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III and Section XI
- Develop/maintain engineering software that includes probabilistic and fracture mechanics codes
- Nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, and standards, in addition to industry guidelines
- Techical and administrative management of projects within the nuclear analytical services area
- Proficient in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 20% or more, upon request
Pay Range
The expected salary range for this role is $146,880 to $183,600 in San Jose, CA; $117,600 to $147,000 in Denver, CO; and $109,120 to $136,400 in Charlotte, NC. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience and location.
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About Us
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.
Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
- ID theft protection and credit monitoring
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