Project Consultant – Metallurgy - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-01
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Waltham
Massachusetts
02451
United States

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Do you want to help engineer whats next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
  • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

The Position

The Metallurgist will perform a range of duties related to the evaluation, testing, and analysis of construction materials, particularly metals and alloys used in structural components. Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include: 

  • Conducting metallographic examinations of failed and distressed metallic components and structural elements. 
  • Preparing samples for laboratory testing. 
  • Supporting field testing and sample collection. 
  • Assisting in the evaluation of metal components, including welds and fasteners, for material properties, corrosion, and failure mechanisms. 
  • Collaborate with scientists, lab staff, and engineering staff to support integrated investigations and develop practical solutions for clients. 

 

What Youll Be Doing: 

  • Prepare and manage laboratory samples. 
  • Conduct metallographic examinations of various materials using microscopy, spectroscopy, and other techniques under supervision. 
  • Assist in failure analysis of metallic components and construction materials to determine root causes of performance issues or degradation. 
  • Support corrosion assessments, including evaluation of environmental conditions and corrosion mechanisms. 
  • Assist with field evaluations of structures and sites as needed. 
  • Contribute to technical report writing, including documentation of lab methods, findings, and recommendations. 
  • Help maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is conducted in accordance with safety and quality standards. 

 

What You Will Need: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering (with a focus on metallurgy) or Welding Engineering from an accredited institution. 
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience with a Masters degree, or 5+ years with a Bachelors. 
  • Experience in physical metallurgy is required. 
  • EIT preferred or ability to obtain promptly; willingness to pursue PE licensure once eligible; CWI accreditation is desirable but not required. 
  • Laboratory experience in: 
  • Metallography 
  • Optical Microscopy 
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 
  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) 
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) 
  • Failure Analysis 
  • Chemical Composition Analysis 
  • Corrosion 
  • Strong communication and writing skills and ability to relate and work well with clients and peers at all levels. 
  • Eagerness to work collaboratively and engage in hands-on technical tasks. 
  • High ethical standards and integrity. 
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn. 
  • Valid drivers license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable. 

 

Benefits Overview: 

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
  • Legal & Identity Theft plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Associate Project Consultant:
$75,920—$89,440 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.





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