Materials/Metallurgical Engineer

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.

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 $88,600 – $100,000 in Austin, TX. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.



 

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About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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