Engineering Consultant - Metallurgy

Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant (Cincinnati)

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant to join our Cincinnati office. This role will support and lead complex metallurgical consulting engagements involving failure analysis, creep testing, materials degradation, welding, codes & standards, remaining life assessments, and asset integrity work across multiple industries. The successful engineer will serve as a technical expert with high client exposure and long‑term opportunity to expand and grow a consulting practice.

• Lead and perform failure analysis work across petrochemical, industrial, consumer, and medical sectors
• Conduct creep testing and remaining life assessments
• Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, fabrication, welding, inspection methods, corrosion, material selection and integrity practices
• Prepare and defend high impact technical reports, proposals, presentations, papers
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary engineering specialists
• Mentor early career engineers and grow technical depth within the practice
• Support and/or participate in conferences, committees, and industry standards development

• MS or PhD in Metallurgical / Materials Engineering (ferrous emphasis preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering supporting energy, petrochemical, industrial, power or aerospace sectors
• Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of API 6A, API 5L, NACE MR0175, ASME BPVC VIII/IX, ASME B31, ASME FFS‑1/API 579
• Strong communication — written, verbal, presentation and technical defensibility
• Experience with renewable energy material behavior (CCS, hydrogen) and/or additive manufacturing a plus
• Expert witness experience a plus
• PE license or ability to obtain
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident needed
• Willingness to travel to refineries, plants, offshore, and industrial customer sites

• High autonomy + high consequence technical work
• Ability to directly impact real world safety and performance
• Work with world recognized subject matter experts
• Supportive, entrepreneurial, employee‑owned culture

This is an onsite opportunity located in Cincinnati, OH. At SES we take pride in fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. This position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S.; candidates must be able to provide the necessary documentation to verify identity & employment eligibility through the I‑9 verification process.

As part of your candidacy and potential future employment, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of certain information. This includes not disclosing, sharing, or discussing any proprietary, sensitive, or client‑related information obtained through your interactions with Stress Engineering Services. Whether through interviews, onboarding, or employment, you are expected to treat all company and client information as confidential and protected. This obligation applies during and after your engagement with us.

By continuing in the hiring process, you acknowledge and agree to these terms of confidentiality and non‑disclosure.

We offer a challenging position where curiosity is not only welcomed but celebrated. As we continue to evolve, your work will have a true impact on Stress Engineering Services’ future success. As an employee‑owned firm, eligible employees enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Compensation is determined by market indicators and tailored to reflect your unique skills, experience, and background.

Stress Engineering Services, Inc., (SES) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.