Blast & Explosion Testing Engineer (Blast Consultant)
About The Position
Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) is an employee-owned, global consulting firm specializing in hazard and risk management. They focus on the prediction, prevention, and investigation of catastrophic events like explosions and fires, using advanced methodologies and expertise in various engineering disciplines. BakerRisk serves a diverse range of industries and governments worldwide, offering services from process safety to specialized engineering and testing. This specific role is for a full-time, entry-level engineer in the Blast Effects section at their San Antonio, TX office. The position will primarily support flammability and explosion testing, assist senior staff with explosion consequence assessments and incident investigations, and involve preparing technical proposals, reports, and presentations.
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering degree or related discipline (MS or PhD preferred).
- Ability to support multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work with a variety of personnel under a range of conditions (test ranges, office, industrial, and accidental explosion sites).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Field or lab-scale testing experience.
Responsibilities
- Supporting testing related to flammability and explosion phenomena.
- Assisting mid-level and senior staff in explosion consequence assessments.
- Supporting incident investigations.
- Preparing technical proposals, reports, and presentations.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Vacation pay
- Sick leave pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Potential for a year-end bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
