The Senior Materials Engineer is the technical authority for material selection, corrosion mitigation, and performance evaluation of stainless steel, ductile iron, and FRP systems used in water and wastewater treatment facilities. This leadership role drives strategic material decisions across design, procurement, fabrication, and construction, ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness throughout the asset lifecycle.
Lead the development of enterprise-wide material specifications and standards for piping, tanks, pressure equipment, and structural elements.
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on metallurgy, composite behavior, corrosion science, and protective coatings.
Assess material risks and develop mitigation strategies across large capital projects and operational upgrades.
Oversee advanced evaluations of corrosion, stress cracking, and chemical compatibility in raw, treated, and wastewater environments.
Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for materials-related incidents and implement long-term corrective actions.
Specify appropriate coatings, linings, CP systems, or duplex/alloy alternatives for challenging conditions.
Ensure full compliance with codes and standards including ASTM, ASME (Section II, V, VIII, IX), AWWA, NSF, ISO, and API.
Approve vendor material submissions, QA/QC documentation, and fabrication traceability records.
Represent the company in audits, client meetings, and third-party reviews related to material integrity and selection.
Support multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams with expert guidance during design, procurement, and field execution.
Mentor junior and mid-level materials engineers, setting quality benchmarks and technical development goals.
Participate in R&D efforts to assess new materials, composites, and fabrication technologies.
Material integrity and performance in corrosive water treatment environments
Leadership in material specification and corrosion mitigation strategies
Failure analysis, root cause investigation, and lifecycle material selection
Code compliance, QA oversight, and technical mentoring
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Corrosion Engineering, Materials for Infrastructure)
Certifications:
NACE/AMPP Corrosion Specialist or CP Level III
AWS-CWI and ASME code familiarity (esp. Section IX, B31.1/3)
Familiarity with NSF/ANSI 61 and AWWA material standards
Experience:
10–15+ years of progressive experience in materials engineering within water, wastewater, oil & gas, or industrial infrastructure sectors
Extensive knowledge of stainless steel (304L, 316L, duplex), ductile iron (lined and unlined), and FRP design and fabrication
Proven track record in failure investigations, field support, and strategic material planning
Skills:
Strong analytical and root cause analysis capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with material lab testing, vendor oversight, and coating system evaluations
Leadership in quality systems and material reliability programs