Manager, Materials

Role Purpose
The Manager of Materials will lead the Materials organization in growth, project execution, and technical capability development across the domestic operating fleet and advanced reactor market.

This role will serve as the Manager over technical and industry interfaces of SI for License Renewal TLAAs regarding Embrittlement, Material Analysis, and Code Analysis, while strengthening industry engagement and collaborating across SI’s Inspection & Monitoring team to expand capabilities and market presence.

Core Responsibilities
1. Industry Engagement & Technical Leadership
Serve over SI’s primary technical interface with industry programs including:
EPRI BWR Vessel & Internals Project (BWRVIP)

Materials Reliability Program (MRP)

Welding Research & Technology Center (WRTC)

Participate in and contribute to ASME, ASTM, and other relevant code committees as appropriate

Support regulatory engagement related to inspection, degradation, or repair strategies

Track emerging regulatory and industry trends

2. Materials Program & Organization Development
Lead development and expansion of SI’s Materials capabilities including License Renewal, Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) and Uprate activities.

Evaluate and implement advanced technologies and analytical approaches

Collaborate with internal digital, modeling, and inspection teams to develop differentiated technical solutions

Manage, coach, and develop Materials personnel, including goal setting, performance management, career development, succession planning, and regular feedback.

Establish staff training and technical development plans.

Manage staffing, workload, utilization, and resource assignments to balance project delivery, employee development, and business needs.

Identify capability and staffing gaps and support recruiting, onboarding, and development of personnel needed to meet current and future business needs.

3. Technical Interface Across Engineering Disciplines
Work closely with:
Analytical teams (FEA, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue)

ASME Code & Compliance teams

Inspection and Optimization team

Provide technical leadership on degradation mechanisms and failure modes

Lead multidisciplinary teams in response to emergent issues with rapid assessment, client interface, proposal development, resource coordination, and execution through resolution.

Provide technical and project leadership for complex, high-visibility projects, ensuring appropriate technical rigor, quality, schedule, and coordination across engineering disciplines.

Support advanced reactor developers in material selection, material evaluations and regulatory positioning

Technical Focus Areas of Team
ASME Section II, III, and XI knowledge and application

License Renewal TLAAs – Embrittlement (RPV)

Industry Engagement (MRP, WRTC, ASME, etc.)

Vessels and Internals Evaluations

Material Degradation and Failure Modes (e.g., creep, SCC, fatigue, embrittlement)

Code Analysis and Piping Analysis Support

Advanced Reactor Materials

Leadership Expectations
Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning in emerging technologies

Bridges field execution with analytical and materials engineering depth

Build internal capability while strengthening external industry relationships

Operates with both technical rigor and commercial awareness

Supports SI’s culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation

Demonstrates ownership of team performance, project delivery, and technical quality.

Strategic Impact
This role is foundational to expanding SI’s Materials platform. Success will be measured by:
Growth of Materials business through client relationships, opportunity development, and successful pursuit of new work.

Increased participation in industry programs and code committees

Development of differentiated technical offerings and emerging market needs

Development and retention of a strong team and robust client relationships

Strong project execution, utilization, and profitability across the Materials group.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.

10+ years relevant industry and management experience.

Experience with materials degradation (embrittlement, corrosion, thermal aging).

Ability to work within nuclear QA and multi-disciplinary environments

Experience supporting License Renewal and/or Subsequent License Renewal activities

Experience interfacing with utilities, EPRI programs, ASME Code, industry working groups, or regulatory organizations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff.

Application Deadline:
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SI may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SI limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: .

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

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

SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.

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