Metallurgy Engineer Consultant
About The Position
Stress Engineering Services (SES) is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer � Staff Consultant in Houston, Texas. This role involves supporting and leading complex metallurgical consulting engagements, including failure analysis, creep testing, materials degradation, welding, codes & standards, remaining life assessments, and asset integrity work across multiple industries. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert with significant client exposure and the opportunity to grow a consulting practice. The position offers high autonomy and high-consequence technical work, allowing direct impact on real-world safety and performance, and the chance to collaborate with world-recognized subject matter experts in a supportive, entrepreneurial, employee-owned culture.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Metallurgical / Materials Engineering (ferrous emphasis preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering supporting energy, petrochemical, industrial, power, or aerospace sectors
- Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of API 6A, API 5L, NACE MR0175, ASME BPVC VIII/IX, ASME B31, ASME FFS-1/API 579
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal, presentation, and technical defensibility
- PE license or ability to obtain
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
- Willingness to travel to refineries, plants, offshore, and industrial customer sites
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and ability to provide documentation for I-9 process
Nice To Haves
- Experience with renewable energy material behavior (CCS, hydrogen) and/or additive manufacturing a plus
- Expert witness experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform failure analysis work across petrochemical, industrial, consumer, and medical sectors
- Conduct creep testing and remaining life assessments
- Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, fabrication, welding, inspection methods, corrosion, material selection, and integrity practices
- Prepare and defend high-impact technical reports, proposals, presentations, and papers
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary engineering specialists
- Mentor early career engineers and grow technical depth within the practice
- Support and/or participate in conferences, committees, and industry standards development
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental and vision plans
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
