High Temperature & Fracture Group Lead
Remote
Full-Time Regular
A leading engineering firm specializing in the energy sector is seeking a Group Lead for their High Temperature & Fracture team. This role involves leading a premier team dedicated to the innovative application of technology to efficiently solve complex customer and industry problems. The High Temperature & Fracture Group, part of the Mechanical Engineering Division, addresses unique challenges in metal creep, fracture, and remaining life estimates for high temperature applications. Most technical challenges will involve working within a team to quantifying the strength and service life for pressurized components and structures in sectors like refining, chemicals, power generation, and heavy industry.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of approximately seven full-time staff, with potential for growth.
- Ensure project scopes are aligned with client needs, encompassing new design, service fitness assessments, and forensic investigation.
- Collaborate within the Mechanical Division and broader organization to deliver optimal solutions.
- Act as the primary contact for all technical inquiries and project management within the group.
- Engage proactively with clients to build relationships and trust.
- Balance management responsibilities with direct technical contributions to projects.
Qualifications:
- Innate passion for building trust, empowering, mentoring, and motivating team members and peers.
- Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of metal material properties.
- More than 4 years of professional experience outside of academia in refining, chemicals, power generation, or other heavy industrial settings.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanics.
- Experience with engineering codes and standards, and familiarity with Abaqus or Ansys.
- Capable of managing multiple client relationships and leading projects to completion.
- Experience with equipment in relevant industrial applications.
- Ability to independently tackle complex problems, including urgent issues.
- Willingness to contribute to blogs and technical papers based on project work.
Preferred:
- Experience managing direct reports.
- Interest in presenting at conferences.
- Licensed engineer (e.g., PE, P.Eng.) in applicable jurisdiction.
Location:
Fully remote within the United States, with up to 20% travel required.
Why Join This Company:
- Positive, collaborative work environment.
- Access to further training and development opportunities.
- Mentoring programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Company and family events
- Opportunities that provide stability as well as variety
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 work schedule.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more.
This firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.