Specialized Engineer - Welding

JGMS Government Services LLC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

JGMS Government Services LLC is seeking a Specialized Engineer (Welding) to join our West Mifflin, PA team. You will engage in complex assignments with welding, machining, and other processes to advance repair technologies.

The role requires leadership in laboratory operations, technical presentations, and developing specifications while coordinating with vendors and shipyards. A DOE L clearance is required and travel will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Ability to plan, follow and execute work efforts; write technical submittals and recommendations.
• Experience leading laboratory operations and delivering technical presentations.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
• Plan and execute work programs, design experiments, analyze results, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Team with other engineers to identify, research, test, and evaluate repair technologies.
• Travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, testing, and deployment.
• Display Project Management focus: planning, coordinating resources, and reporting performance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Laboratory operations

Technical presentations

Engineering standards

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Eng / Materials Sci / Mech Eng

Master’s degree in Welding Eng / Materials Sci / Mech Eng

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

Epoxies/Composites

Machining

Job description

Description

Application Deadline:

9/24/2026

Position Summary:

We are searching for a Specialized Engineer (Welding) to join our team in West Mifflin, PA! This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue developing and expanding technical skills through complex assignments involving established as well as novel technologies, and interpersonal skills through numerous interfaces.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities will include teaming with other engineers as you identify, research, test, and evaluate metallic and non-metallic repair technologies, leveraging existing welding, machining, and other industrial processes.
• Requires some travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.
• There is also a Project Management focus on the responsibilities of the position, including project planning, assignment of work, coordination of resources, and reporting of project performance within our broader repair technology development community.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to assist the planning, follow, and execution of work efforts; conceive and produce technical instructions and procedures; track procurement actions/budget performance; and write technical submittals and recommendations.
• Must have experience making technical presentations and able to lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
• Must have the ability to learn to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
• Must be able to plan and execute work programs, design experiments, analyze experiment results, and prepare technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should be able to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory, and consult with various fabrication vendors and shipyards to facilitate technology transfer.
• Repair operations which may be supported include gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, epoxies/composites, and mechanical/machining processes.
• Candidates that have demonstrated acumen in executing laboratory work are preferred.
• Familiarity with inspection methods is a plus.
• Excellent individual initiative and creativity will enhance the successful candidate's value in this position.

Security Clearance:

Candidates must possess a DOE L Security Clearance.

Background Check and Screenings

A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• 24 hours of paid community service a year
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year
• 10 paid floating holidays
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

JGMS Family of Companies

Ethically minded, mission-driven.

We provide applied technology, engineering, science, and management services to government and private sector clients nationwide. As a diverse team of professionals, we are focused on meeting the needs of our clients and following through with real solutions that effectively and efficiently meet all budgetary and scheduling requirements. As a member of the team, you will be involved in a growing, dynamic organization that is developing new client solutions to benefit our environment and economy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JGMS Government Services LLC (JGMS-GS) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all applicants, employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, or any other entity in professional contact with the Company.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship may be required.