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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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In-Office
Brooklyn, NY, USA
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Brooklyn, NY, USA
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Conducts laboratory mechanical and materials testing, field testing, structural monitoring, and non-destructive evaluations. Installs sensors and data acquisition systems, analyzes test data, prepares technical reports, performs site inspections, manages projects, develops business opportunities, and communicates findings to clients and stakeholders.
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Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. 

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

SOCOTEC 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

Qualifications

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

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.

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