Materials Engineer II or III

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials Engineer is responsible for executing material quality management programs and evaluating material and tooling performance through testing, trials, and data collection. This role involves writing specifications for new materials and tools, planning the implementation of new equipment, and ensuring material quality through on-site inspections and analysis of in-service failures. The position also evaluates new technologies and assists in their implementation, tracking, and reporting. Functional Expertise: Evaluates new materials to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM and API) and Code requirements. Oversees statistical sampling of incoming materials to ensure quality and compliance with product requirements. Develops material specifications for products used in the system and manages material analysis programs. Administers the Defective Item Program, conducts root-cause analysis of failed materials, and reports findings. Business Acumen: Identifies and evaluates new technologies and materials to improve system integrity and operational efficiency. Prepares cost-benefit analyses for new technology impacts on field operations. Engagement: Coordinates field trials for new products or materials. Develops communication plans for new product introductions, changes, and failure analysis responses. Responds to internal requests for material-related support, interacts with supplier technical staff, and collaborates with third-party labs for specialized testing. Demonstrates safe and efficient work practices in an office environment. Driving Results: Makes recommendations for alternate vendors or products in conjunction with Supply Chain, based on failure analysis testing. Assists in establishing material recall plans and monitors utilization rates of new technologies to validate cost impact. Conducts on-site manufacturing inspections to ensure vendor compliance.

Requirements

BA/BS in a recognized engineering discipline.
2 plus years of engineering or operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy-related field including gas industry equipment manufacturing (for Engineer II).
5 plus years of engineering or operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy-related field including gas industry equipment manufacturing (for Engineer III).
Thorough understanding of ASTM standards, API standards, ANSI standards and other standards as referenced in 49CFR192.7.
Excellent project management skills.
Innovation.
Flexibility/Adaptability.
Results-Oriented.
Problem Solving and Analysis.
Planning and Organizing.
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
Thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

EIT or Professional Engineering License.
Experience in materials testing.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Execute material quality management programs.
Evaluate material and tooling performance through testing, trials, and data collection.
Write specifications for new materials and tools.
Plan implementation for new equipment roll out.
Perform material quality assurance through on-site manufacturing inspections.
Oversee incoming material sampling inspections.
Analyze materials and report on in-service material failures.
Evaluate new technologies and assist in their implementation, tracking, and reporting.
Verify material characteristics and ensure factory settings/testing comply with industry standards (e.g., ASTM and API) and Code requirements.
Ensure material quality by overseeing statistical sampling of incoming materials.
Develop material specifications for products approved for use in the system.
Administer the Defective Item Program.
Conduct root-cause analysis of materials deemed defective or failed.
Identify and evaluate new technologies and materials to improve system integrity and efficiency.
Prepare cost-benefit analysis on the impact of new technology on field operations.
Coordinate field trials of new products or materials.
Prepare communication plans regarding new products, changes, and material failure analysis response.
Respond to internal requests for support related to materials and system components.
Interact with supplier's technical staff on product performance.
Interact with third-party labs for specialized testing.
Make recommendations regarding alternate vendors or products based on findings from failure analysis testing.
Assist in establishing material recall plans as necessary.
Monitor utilization rates of new technologies to validate cost impact.
Conduct on-site manufacturing inspections to ensure vendor compliance.