Materials Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Role
The Materials Engineering Group of Sargent & Lundy (S&L) is currently seeking a Materials or Welding Engineer with Welding, Nondestructive Examination (NDE), and Quality Control (QC) experience. The position is based out of our Chicago, IL, office. This position will offer the opportunity to utilize and expand your engineering background by providing technical support in a professional services environment. Your primary roles will be welding, NDE, QC, and materials related technical project support activities for internal (S&L) and external clients – primarily supporting the power and related industries. In this role, you will be expected to participate in and eventually lead, review, and perform project related activities while also working with project teams on diverse activities such as:
Other Duties Of The Position May Include
The focus of these activities are engineering, design, and consulting. The position may involve approximately 10-15 % domestic and potential international travel to company locations and related supplier facilities for the purpose of vendor surveillance / expediting, witness of factory testing, and/or inspection activities.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Qualifications
Desired qualifications include:
Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
Compensation Range
$66,000.00 - $94,810.00
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
The Materials Engineering Group of Sargent & Lundy (S&L) is currently seeking a Materials or Welding Engineer with Welding, Nondestructive Examination (NDE), and Quality Control (QC) experience. The position is based out of our Chicago, IL, office. This position will offer the opportunity to utilize and expand your engineering background by providing technical support in a professional services environment. Your primary roles will be welding, NDE, QC, and materials related technical project support activities for internal (S&L) and external clients – primarily supporting the power and related industries. In this role, you will be expected to participate in and eventually lead, review, and perform project related activities while also working with project teams on diverse activities such as:
- Failure evaluation
- Material selection, evaluation, and support
- Metallurgical / heat treatment analysis
- Welding design evaluation support
- Development, execution, and review of welding procedures
- Vendor shop oversite / surveillance / expediting
- Nondestructive Examination / Testing (NDE / NDT) review, evaluation, and support
- QC program / plan review and development
- Factory Acceptance Testing support
- Corrosion evaluation and support
- Coating evaluation, selection, and support
- Special Process Support
Other Duties Of The Position May Include
- Collaboration with materials and related technical personnel
- Training employees
- Special process program / procedure review and development
- Technical specification development and support
- Technical report preparation and review
- Document review
- Data analysis and trending
- Recommending / evaluating test data
- Failure / causal analysis
The focus of these activities are engineering, design, and consulting. The position may involve approximately 10-15 % domestic and potential international travel to company locations and related supplier facilities for the purpose of vendor surveillance / expediting, witness of factory testing, and/or inspection activities.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Qualifications
Desired qualifications include:
- BS or MS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or related academic experience
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical reasoning
Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience
- Previous NDE, Metallurgy, Welding, or QC Program experience
- Experience in the power (fossil or nuclear) and related industries.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineering License.
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$66,000.00 - $94,810.00
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
Skills
Professional Services