Senior Materials/Welding Engineer

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy's Materials Engineering Group seeks an experienced Materials or Welding Engineer with significant Welding, NDE, and QC experience. The role focuses on welding, NDE/NDT review, material evaluation, and QC program development to support internal and external clients in the power sector.

The position offers a hybrid arrangement with three days in office and two remote days, with 10–15% travel domestically and potentially internationally to vendor facilities and factory testing.

Qualifications

• BS or MS from ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 5+ years of experience in welding, NDE techniques / performance, QC, and materials / metallurgy / welding.
• One of the following certifications: AWS CWI, ASNT Level II NDT, AMPP Coating Inspection.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and perform welding procedures and metallurgical analysis.
• Evaluate materials and provide technical support for internal and external clients.
• Perform NDE/NDT review, evaluation, and support.
• Review QC programs and plans; assist in development and implementation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and corrosion/ coating evaluations.
• Manage vendor surveillance, expediting, and special process support.

Skills

Welding

NDE techniques

QC

Materials / metallurgy

Strong communication

MS Office

5+ years experience

CWI

ASNT Level II NDT

AMPP Coating Inspection

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role

The Materials Engineering Group of Sargent & Lundy (S&L) is currently seeking an experienced Materials or Welding Engineer with significant Welding, Nondestructive Examination (NDE), and Quality Control (QC) experience. This position will offer the opportunity to utilize and expand your engineering background by providing technical support in a professional services environment. Your primary roles will be welding, NDE, QC, and materials related technical project support activities for internal (S&L) and external clients – primarily supporting the power and related industries. In this role, you will be expected to effectively lead, review, and perform project related activities while also working with project teams on diverse activities such as:

• Material selection, evaluation, and support
• Metallurgical / heat treatment analysis
• Development, execution, and review of welding procedures
• Vendor shop oversite / surveillance / expediting
• Nondestructive Examination / Testing (NDE / NDT) review, evaluation, and support
• QC program / plan review and development
• Factory Acceptance Testing support
• Corrosion evaluation and support
• Coating evaluation, selection, and support
• Special Process Support

Role

The Materials Engineering Group of Sargent & Lundy (S&L) is currently seeking an experienced Materials or Welding Engineer with significant Welding, Nondestructive Examination (NDE), and Quality Control (QC) experience. This position will offer the opportunity to utilize and expand your engineering background by providing technical support in a professional services environment. Your primary roles will be welding, NDE, QC, and materials related technical project support activities for internal (S&L) and external clients – primarily supporting the power and related industries. In this role, you will be expected to effectively lead, review, and perform project related activities while also working with project teams on diverse activities such as:

• Failure evaluation
• Material selection, evaluation, and support
• Metallurgical / heat treatment analysis
• Welding design evaluation support
• Development, execution, and review of welding procedures
• Vendor shop oversite / surveillance / expediting
• Nondestructive Examination / Testing (NDE / NDT) review, evaluation, and support
• QC program / plan review and development
• Factory Acceptance Testing support
• Corrosion evaluation and support
• Coating evaluation, selection, and support
• Special Process Support

Other Duties Of The Position May Include

• Managing materials and related personnel
• Training employees
• Special process program / procedure review and development
• Technical specification development and support
• Technical report preparation and review
• Document review
• Data analysis and trending
• Recommending / evaluating test data
• Failure / causal analysis

The focus of these activities are engineering, design, and consulting. The position may involve approximately 10-15 % domestic and potential international travel to company locations and related supplier facilities for the purposes of vendor surveillance / expediting, witness of factory testing, and/or inspection activities.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills And Experience

• BS or MS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or related academic experience
• 5 or more years of experience in welding, NDE techniques / performance, QC, and materials / metallurgy / welding
• One of the following certifications:
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• ASNT Level II NDT Certification(s) – VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, or ET
• AMPP Coating Inspection certification or related qualification
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical reasoning

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Previous NDE, Welding, or QC Program Manager experience.
• Experience in the power (fossil or nuclear) or related industries.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.