Senior Metallurgical Engineer – Forensics & Consulting

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a Metallurgical Engineer (Associate Principal) in Northbrook, IL, bringing 15+ years of consulting and forensic experience.

You will lead investigations into material degradation, corrosion, fracture, and welding issues, while guiding lab analysis, nondestructive testing, and repair recommendations. As a project manager and SME, you’ll own client relationships, oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and expand the practice through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, materials science & engineering (metals), welding/materials joining engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in metallurgy and SME input across projects.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge across the practice.
• Manage projects including scoping, scheduling, budgets, and client expectations.
• Contribute to practice growth by developing client relationships and leading industry outreach.

Skills

Metallurgical engineering

Consulting experience

Forensic investigation

Materials characterization

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in metallurgy/metallurgical engineering/materials science

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a Metallurgical Engineer (Associate Principal) in Northbrook, IL, bringing 15+ years of consulting and forensic experience.

You will lead investigations into material degradation, corrosion, fracture, and welding issues, while guiding lab analysis, nondestructive testing, and repair recommendations. As a project manager and SME, you’ll own client relationships, oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and expand the practice through