Metallurgy Engineer Consultant

Stress Engineering Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High autonomy in technical work

Healthcare plans

Employee-owned culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is looking for a Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading complex metallurgical consulting projects that include failure analysis, creep testing, and materials degradation across various industries.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience and will serve as a technical expert, providing high-impact reports and supporting a growing consulting practice. Benefits include healthcare and a supportive work culture that values your input and skill development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering in relevant sectors.
• Prior consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead failure analysis across various industries.
• Conduct creep testing and remaining life assessments.
• Mentor early career engineers.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Metallurgical engineering

Failure analysis

Creep testing

Welding

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Consulting

Education

MS or PhD in Metallurgical / Materials Engineering

Tools

API standards knowledge

ASME codes

Job description

Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant in Houston, Texas to support and lead complex metallurgical consulting engagements involving failure analysis, creep testing, materials degradation, welding, codes & standards, remaining life assessments, and asset integrity work across multiple industries. The successful engineer will serve as a technical expert with high client exposure and long-term opportunity to expand and grow a consulting practice.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and perform failure analysis work across petrochemical, industrial, consumer, and medical sectors
• Conduct creep testing and remaining life assessments
• Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, fabrication, welding, inspection methods, corrosion, material selection, and integrity practices
• Prepare and defend high-impact technical reports, proposals, presentations, and papers
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary engineering specialists
• Mentor early career engineers and grow technical depth within the practice
• Support and/or participate in conferences, committees, and industry standards development

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• MS or PhD in Metallurgical / Materials Engineering (ferrous emphasis preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering supporting energy, petrochemical, industrial, power, or aerospace sectors
• Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of API 6A, API 5L, NACE MR0175, ASME BPVC VIII/IX, ASME B31, ASME FFS-1/API 579
• Strong communication skills — written, verbal, presentation, and technical defensibility
• Experience with renewable energy material behavior (CCS, hydrogen) and/or additive manufacturing a plus
• Expert witness experience a plus
• PE license or ability to obtain
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
• Willingness to travel to refineries, plants, offshore, and industrial customer sites

Benefits

• High autonomy and high-consequence technical work
• Ability to directly impact real-world safety and performance
• Work with world-recognized subject matter experts
• Supportive, entrepreneurial, employee-owned culture
• Career pathway to build your own consulting portfolio within SES

We offer a challenging position where curiosity is not only welcomed but celebrated. As we continue to evolve, your work will have a true impact on Stress Engineering Services’ future success. We are an employee-owned firm, and benefit-eligible employees enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Compensation is determined by market indicators and tailored to reflect your unique skills, experience, and background.

Employment Eligibility & Culture

At SES, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. This position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. Candidates must be able to provide documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility through the I‑9 process.

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.