Job Description

Overview

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the engineering and construction industries, focusing on power, infrastructure, and specialty structures and systems. They are looking for a Lead Engineer to perform stress analyses and contribute to advanced testing related to design and life assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform stress analyses to solve and report on complex issues related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analyses.
  • Contribute to advanced testing including the assessment of the physical structure and behavior of metals/materials.
  • Perform heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and structural stress analyses of pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment, bridges, and other structures using classical and finite element analyses methods.
  • Work with industry codes and standards for the design and analyses of structures and systems.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, or structural engineering (Master's degree preferred).
  • Pursuit of a Professional Engineer license is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with efficient use of Microsoft products.
  • Ability to pass background and drug screenings to obtain security clearances at a commercial nuclear plant.
  • Ability to travel to customer or project sites, which may include weekends.

Additional Information

  • Job Type: Full Time (4 days a week in office with one hybrid/remote day).
  • The position may be based in Amesbury or New York office.

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Pay in context

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