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Job DescriptionSOCOTEC Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Engineer with more than 5 years’ experience in laboratory testing for our Forensics Group based at the laboratory facility in Brooklyn, New York. This position requires working with our team to conduct materials and mechanical testing, field monitoring, and non-destructive evaluations of structures. Candidates with less experience, but exceptional background is encouraged to apply.
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating, planning, and conducting standard and custom mechanical and material testing in the laboratory, including tensile, Charpy V-notch, leak/pressure, long-term durability testing, and others
- Leading and completing field testing and monitoring including installation of sensors, deploying data acquisition systems, data collection and analysis
- Preparation of written reports of tests including analysis of data and interpretation of results
- Conducting field and site inspections
- Managing projects, pursuing new business opportunities, and communicating effectively with colleagues, technical and administrative staff, clients and other stakeholders
- Completing all duties as assigned by their manager
The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:
- Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Materials or other relevant fields of engineering, with familiarity/expertise in mechanical and material testing, instrumentation and data analysis. A masters’ degree is required at the minimum, although exceptional candidates with bachelors’ degree and relevant work experience will be considered
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Specialized engineering knowledge and experience in mechanical and structural failures, sensor systems and setups, and materials characterization techniques is desired
- Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain professional licensure is desired
Additional information
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $100-150k
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- More than 5 years of experience in laboratory testing
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Materials, or another relevant engineering field
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with relevant work experience may be considered for exceptional candidates
- Familiarity or expertise in mechanical and materials testing, instrumentation, and data analysis
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Specialized knowledge and experience in mechanical and structural failures, sensor systems and setups, and materials characterization techniques
- Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain professional licensure
SOCOTEC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOCOTEC and has not been reviewed or approved by SOCOTEC.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered in the U.S., while other regions reference retirement or provident-fund benefits and pensions.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are described for the U.S., with additional health coverage noted in several international locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are included in the U.S., and some countries cite enhanced leave and additional days such as a birthday day off.
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What We Do
SOCOTEC is a leading international provider of testing, inspection, certification, and consulting (TIC) services. The company ensures the integrity and performance of assets and the safety of people throughout the entire life cycle of built assets. With a focus on construction, infrastructure, and industry, SOCOTEC provides technical expertise and advisory services to help clients manage risks and improve technical, energy, and environmental performance.
