Materials/Metallurgical Engineer

structint; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer to provide metallurgical and failure analysis services from its Material Science Center.

A BS in metallurgy or materials engineering is required; MS is a plus. 5+ years in material science is desired, with experience in destructive testing, metallography, and failure analysis. PE license or path toward licensure encouraged; some field support on power generation projects may be needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in metallurgy or materials engineering required.
• MS in materials or metallurgy would be a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in material science preferred.
• PE license or path toward licensure encouraged.
• Laboratory-based role with occasional field support on projects.

Responsibilities

• Review client needs related to failed or damaged metal components.
• Develop proposals for condition assessment or failure analysis services.
• Manage metallurgical laboratory projects, interpret results, and prepare reports.
• Provide materials support to SI’s engineering staff on nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy projects.
• Manage root cause analysis investigations.
• Provide asset management and condition assessment services.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Willing to learn

Education

BS in metallurgy or materials engineering

MS in materials or metallurgy (preferred)

Job description

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI), an engineering consulting firm dedicated to the analysis and prevention of mechanical and structural failures for a variety of industries, is seeking a candidate for a Materials/ Metallurgical Engineering position to provide metallurgical and failure analysis services. The successful candidate will be based in SI’s Material Science Center in Austin, Texas.

This position requires a B.S. degree in metallurgy or materials engineering; an M.S. degree in materials or metallurgy would be a plus. In the ideal case, 5 or more years of experience related to material science is desired, with specific experience in destructive laboratory testing, metallography, and failure analysis for power/industrial clients a strong plus. Candidates should either have a PE license or have an identified path toward PE licensure. Although this is a laboratory-based position, the job may also include occasional materials-related technical support on field projects that SI conducts in power generation facilities and various other industrial environments.

General duties for this position are as follows:

1. Review client needs related to failed or damaged metal components (tubing, pipes, pump and valve components, turbine components, mechanical devices, and various other industrial equipment components)
2. Develop proposals for providing condition assessment or failure analysis services
3. Manage metallurgical laboratory projects through coordination of work scopes, interacting with lab technicians, reviewing and interpreting results, and preparing reports to provide findings and recommendations
4. Provide materials support to assist SI’s experienced teams of engineering staff that
   • Provide consulting services to nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy clients
   • Manage root cause analysis investigations
   • Provide asset management and condition assessment services

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task on different projects in a sometimes fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn through experience and interaction with established industry experts

The expected salary range for this role is $88,600 – $100,000 in Austin, TX. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.

Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.