Metallurgical Engineering Consultant

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.

• $120K — $135K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in metallurgy or materials engineering
  • 15 years of experience in metallurgical failure analysis
  • Project management experience
  • Expertise in destructive testing, metallography, and microscopy
  • PE license or path toward PE licensure
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Review client needs regarding failed metal components
  • Develop proposals for failure analysis services
  • Manage metallurgical lab projects and coordinate work scopes
  • Interact with lab technicians to review and interpret results
  • Prepare comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations
  • Provide materials support for engineering consulting teams
  • Assist in root cause analysis and asset management services

Benefits

  • Potential for career advancement into management roles
  • Opportunity to work in a laboratory and field setting
  • Engagement with experienced industry professionals
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Chance to develop specialized skills in failure analysis and consulting services
Full Job Description
This position requires a B.S. degree in metallurgy or materials engineering and 15 years of experience related to metallurgical failure analysis consulting services. Project management experience, and detailed knowledge of destructive laboratory testing, metallography, and microscopy related to power generation and general industrial
component failures is desired. Candidates should either have a PE license or have an identified path toward PE licensure. This is a laboratory-based position with occasional technical support on field projects that SI conducts in power generation and similar facilities, with potential for advancement to include management responsibilities. General duties for this position are as follows:
  1. 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)
  2. Develop proposals for providing condition assessment or failure analysis services
  3. 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
  4. 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

Additional Requirements:
  • 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

The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000/year in Austin, TX. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.
Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.

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