Materials/Metallurgical Engineer

SI Solutions, LLC • Austin, TX

1d • $88,600 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI), an engineering consulting firm dedicated to the analysis and prevention of mechanical and structural failures for a variety of industries, is seeking a candidate for a Materials/ Metallurgical Engineering position to provide metallurgical and failure analysis services. The successful candidate will be based in SI’s Material Science Center in Austin, Texas. This position requires a B.S. degree in metallurgy or materials engineering; an M.S. degree in materials or metallurgy would be a plus. In the ideal case, 5 or more years of experience related to material science is desired, with specific experience in destructive laboratory testing, metallography, and failure analysis for power/industrial clients a strong plus. Candidates should either have a PE license or have an identified path toward PE licensure. Although this is a laboratory-based position, the job may also include occasional materials-related technical support on field projects that SI conducts in power generation facilities and various other industrial environments.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in metallurgy or materials engineering
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task on different projects in a sometimes fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn through experience and interaction with established industry experts
• PE license or an identified path toward PE licensure

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in materials or metallurgy
• 5 or more years of experience related to material science
• Specific experience in destructive laboratory testing, metallography, and failure analysis for power/industrial clients

Responsibilities

• Review client needs related to failed or damaged metal components (tubing, pipes, pump and valve components, turbine components, mechanical devices, and various other industrial equipment components)
• Develop proposals for providing condition assessment or failure analysis services
• Manage metallurgical laboratory projects through coordination of work scopes, interacting with lab technicians, reviewing and interpreting results, and preparing reports to provide findings and recommendations
• Provide materials support to assist SI’s experienced teams of engineering staff that provide consulting services to nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy clients
• Manage root cause analysis investigations
• Provide asset management and condition assessment services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level