Senior Technical NDT-E Engineer

BDI; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

HSA with employer funding

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

BDI seeks an accomplished SME in NDT-E to support a multidisciplinary team performing nondestructive testing on bridges, dams, pavements, and other civil structures.

You will lead technical strategies, QA/QC protocols, and field methodologies; oversee data reviews and guide deliverables; mentor junior engineers and field crews, ensuring adherence to equipment and in‑house certifications. You will also represent BDI at conferences and client meetings to boost business development.

Formación

• Advanced expertise in acoustic, ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and electrochemical NDT‑E techniques.
• Deep understanding of bridge, dam, and heavy civil infrastructure systems.
• Extensive field experience producing high‑quality technical reports.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Familiarity with structural instrumentation and NDT tools like GPR and tomography.
• Willing to travel 25–50% for project support and events.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of technical strategies, QA/QC protocols, and field methodologies for NDT‑E projects.
• Oversee project data reviews and collaborate with analysis teams to guide decision-making and deliverables.
• Provide hands‑on mentorship to junior engineers and field crews, ensuring adherence to equipment and in‑house certifications.
• Conduct technical research on emerging NDT‑E technologies for civil infrastructure.
• Represent BDI at conferences and client meetings to support business development and brand leadership.
• Collaborate across departments to align project schedules, technical analysis, and financial goals.
• Support strategic initiatives including sales plan execution and new service development.

Conocimientos

NDT-E techniques

Bridge and dam knowledge

Field experience in NDT-E

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Instrumentation & NDT tools

Educación

Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Eng

Herramientas

Ground-penetrating radar

Ultrasonic tomography (MIRA)

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an accomplished, motivated, and versatile Subject Matter Expert (SME) in NDT-E to join our team. This is a pivotal, high-impact position supporting a multidisciplinary group of engineers, analysts, and technicians who perform nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT-E) on critical infrastructure—bridges, dams, pavements, and other civil structures.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of technical strategies, QA/QC protocols, and field methodologies for NDT-E projects.
• Oversee project data reviews and collaborate with analysis teams to guide decision-making, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide hands‑on mentorship and leadership to junior engineers and field crews, ensuring adherence to state‑of‑the‑art equipment, techniques, and in‑house certifications.
• Conduct technical research on emerging technologies, tools, and methods in NDT‑E for civil infrastructure.
• Represent BDI at conferences, trade shows, and client meetings—supporting business development efforts and elevating BDI’s brand as a leader in NDT‑E services.
• Collaborate across departments to align project schedules, technical analysis, and financial goals with client and company expectations.
• Support strategic initiatives including sales plan execution and the development of future service offerings.

What You Bring

• Advanced expertise in acoustic, ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and electrochemical NDT‑E techniques, including data processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Deep understanding of bridge, dam, and heavy civil infrastructure systems and the interpretation of structural analysis data.
• Extensive field experience in NDT‑E with a strong track record of producing high‑quality technical reports.
• Strong communication skills—able to convey complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with structural instrumentation, monitoring systems, and various NDT tools and methods such as ground‑penetrating radar and ultrasonic shear wave tomography (MIRA).
• A results‑oriented, adaptable leader with proven project management and team guidance skills.

You Are

• Recognized in the industry as a trusted expert and thought leader in NDT‑E.
• Motivated by solving complex technical problems and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, flexible, and ready to grow with a fast‑moving, innovative organization.
• Comfortable with public speaking and publishing in technical forums.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in NDT‑E and/or structural instrumentation.
• Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering.
• Technical expertise in concrete and steel NDT‑E applications using ultrasonics, GPR, thermography, and electrochemical techniques.
• Experience with material sampling and testing (e.g., concrete coring, chloride testing, petrography).
• Willing to travel 25-50% for project support, client meetings, and industry events.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with managing engineering service projects or civil construction efforts is desirable.

Preferred Certifications

• ASNT Level II in UT, PAUT, MT, and/or PT
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with AWS D1.5 experience
• FHWA-NHI Certifications (130055, 130078)

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match: 100% match on contributions up to 3%, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%
• Competitive medical insurance coverage with generous employer contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding
• Company‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Optional dental, vision, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.