Engineer I, Metallurgical and Materials

Baker Hughes•Boulder, CO

1d•$68,410 - $127,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I provides engineering, laboratory, and general support to Quest Integrity projects and staff under the direction of directors, the service line manager, and senior engineers. The role performs technical work related to metallurgical engineering and failure analysis, including sample receipt and documentation. It also supports laboratory projects, engineering deliverables, client communications, proposals, reports, and business development activities. The position is onsite in Boulder, Colorado, with some remote work opportunities, and requires flexibility to support customer engagements. Travel is approximately 20% to 30%, depending on business and customer needs. The work may involve office settings, industrial plant or shop environments around production machinery, and indoor or outdoor field assignments in varied climates. After-hours and weekend support may be required. The position’s annual salary range is $68,410 to $127,200. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check, as well as valid work authorization in the country of employment; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or Materials Science (required).
Extraordinary problem-solving, analytical-thinking, and written and oral communication skills (required).
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (required).
Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds and use general machining and power tools, including a band saw, grinder, drills, and belt sander.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and diagrams.
Familiarity with common industry standards, such as API, ASTM, ASME, and/or AWS.
Strong mathematical skills, including percentage calculation, unit conversion, and basic algebra.
Familiarity with standard metallurgical sample processing, including grinding, polishing, and etching, and ability to operate a light optical microscope.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, displaying initiative and self-sufficiency.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and prioritize safety.
Ability to think creatively, act with diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a team.
Firm commitment to Quest Integrity’s Core Values.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to support customer engagements, with travel expectations of approximately 20% to 30% based on business and customer needs.
Valid work authorization in the country of employment; work authorization sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of the Baker Hughes pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience; industrial experience is not required.
Experience with scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis.
Familiarity with material property testing, such as tensile testing, Charpy V-notch testing, and optical emission spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

Perform basic technical work related to metallurgical engineering and failure analysis, including sample receipt and documentation.
Prepare metallographic samples through cutting, grinding, polishing, and chemical etching.
Document samples using digital photography, light optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.
Perform dimensional analysis using standard measuring equipment and other measurement techniques as needed.
Perform hardness testing using standard laboratory and portable equipment.
Conduct field metallographic replication testing.
Perform general non-destructive examination tasks, including dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and X-ray fluorescence testing.
Compile and format laboratory data for engineering reports.
Learn and apply best practices to commercial work, and develop technical skills to execute projects efficiently using commonly used standards and methods.
Review work before presenting it to colleagues in an organized, quality-focused format.
Follow company safety policies and maintain awareness of personal, colleague, and client safety.
Identify and implement quality control standards and procedures for engineering deliverables and client communications as needed.
Review and contribute to proposals and reports.
Participate in business development activities, such as attending industry conferences, presenting industry-specific topics, and engaging in client discussions as needed.
Balance budgetary constraints with project delivery timelines.
Collaborate with laboratory personnel, including consulting engineers and technicians.
Ensure laboratory projects are labeled and stored in accordance with QA/QC practices and policies.
Maintain a firm commitment to Quest Integrity Core Values.
Maintain professional oral and written communication, appropriate attire, punctuality, organization, and attendance and work-hour communication that supports effective group engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities.
Work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
Comprehensive private medical care options.
Life insurance and disability programs.
Tailored financial programs.
Education assistance.
Generous parental leave.
Mental health resources.
Dependent care support.
Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
Thrift Plan (401k).
Short-term incentive plan, subject to company and individual performance and predetermined financial results.
Additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.