The Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME will provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and run, repair, replace recommendations in their specializations (Design, Electrical, Material, Mechanical, or Structural Engineer). Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and/or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers, site management, and leadership team. Review of equipment histories, applicable service bulletins, and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for gas turbines. Support our culture for safety, environmental compliance, quality and diversity. May mentor and/or supervise peers.
- Grow fracture mechanics and integrity engineering revenue through new and existing oil and gas clients
- Own client relationships with operators, PRCI members, and integrity teams, including technical scoping, proposals, and follow-on work
- Lead fitness-for-service and engineering critical assessments of cracks, dents, corrosion, and their interactions (API 579/ASME FFS-1, API 1183)
- Assess crack-like features such as SCC, seam weld and girth weld flaws, and fatigue cracks
- Author and review client deliverables, and present findings to operators, regulators, and at industry forums
- Collect information from clients, prepare project scopes and plans and deliver cost estimates
- Conduct studies and generate observations and data as required by project plan
- Develop draft reports and work with the Technical Experts as needed to finalize for client delivery
- Deliver exceptional professional customer service with various industrial companies, internal and external stakeholders, etc.
- Other work duties as assigned.
- 9 – 15 years of experience in specialized field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering; Masters or PHD preferred
- 10+ years in pipeline or pressure-equipment integrity, with demonstrated fracture mechanics expertise
- Established network across oil and gas operators, with a track record of winning and growing work
- Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations (Mega Rule, MAOP reconfirmation, ECA), ILI technologies, and material property characterization (Charpy, CTOD, J-R, fracture toughness)
- Proficiency with FEA and fracture/fatigue tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)
- Strong technical knowledge in applicable field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
- Analytical/investigation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, customer-focused and a positive, success-oriented attitude
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance.
- Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:
- Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
Skills Required
- 9–15 years of experience in a specialized engineering field such as design, materials, mechanical, or structural engineering
- 10+ years of pipeline or pressure-equipment integrity experience with demonstrated fracture mechanics expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering
- Established network across oil and gas operators and a track record of winning and growing work
- Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations, including the Mega Rule, MAOP reconfirmation, and engineering critical assessments
- Knowledge of in-line inspection technologies and material property characterization, including Charpy, CTOD, J-R, and fracture toughness testing
- Proficiency with finite element analysis and fracture or fatigue tools such as Abaqus and ANSYS
- Strong technical knowledge in design, materials, mechanical, or structural engineering
- Strong analytical, investigation, verbal communication, and written communication skills
Acuren Inspection, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Feedback suggests specialized certifications (e.g., API, advanced UT/CWI) materially lift hourly totals and open access to higher-rate assignments. Certain inspector roles also show strong posted ranges and overtime-driven earnings during busy periods.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered accurate and on time in some offices, with competitive rates reported on certain teams when work is steady. Feedback suggests payroll and rate consistency are stronger where assignments are stable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and holidays are described as standard and covering the basics. Feedback suggests the number of holidays is good in some contexts, aligning to a conventional leave setup.
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What We Do
Since its inception in 1974, Acuren has been a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities, including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, reliability engineering and condition based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, wind, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 4,000 dedicated professionals, dispatched from more than 90 locations across the continent, supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. We are the only N285 certified NDT company in Canada which allows us to perform nuclear scopes of work directly as an EPC rather than subcontracting to another EPC firm. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Local competence is further supported by a corporate commitment to exceptional service, with subject-matter experts, management systems, and best-available technology to assure that the efforts provided locally also represent best practices globally. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. We strive to demonstrate that we have an opportunity to earn our customer’s business every day and that we understand the need to deliver more value in the future.
