Metallurgical Corrosion Engineer - Pipeline Infrastructure at GTI Energy in Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Description:

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GTI Energy, the nation’s leading research, development, deployment, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an experienced Engineer in our Research & Engineering group. The qualified candidate will act as an Engineer and Principal Investigator to perform research and testing efforts focused on bringing new technologies, processes, and methods to the natural gas/energy industry. The individual will participate in research and testing efforts with the natural gas industry as well as support cross-cutting research in the areas of hydrogen and renewable energy related projects.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. While local candidates are preferred, GTI Energy provides relocation assistance for the right candidate. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Perform research and development on projects and initiatives for the Research & Engineering group at GTI Energy. Provide general support on corrosion and metallurgical topics as related to gas pipelines.  This includes receiving assignments as a principal investigator and working independently or as part of a team. Project execution includes research focused on failure analysis of metallic pipeline components, and hydrogen embrittlement.  The position will require engagement with project sponsors for project reporting and project proposal stages. Below is a high-level overview of some of the primary responsibilities:

• Work in research areas related to gas piping systems, material testing, corrosion modeling and failure analysis


• Apply engineering or basic science knowledge and testing techniques to solve customer’s problems


• Plan and perform mechanical testing of metallic materials used in gas distribution systems


• Operate test instruments for measurement of material properties and destructive testing


• Operate optical and electron microscopes for microstructure, elemental, corrosion, and fracture analysis


• Assist in the development of material testing protocols and forensic failure investigations


• May also provide technical direction to subordinate staff such as technicians and collaborate with peers


• Work independently on engineering problems and be capable of conducting work requiring independent judgement and evaluation


• Lead and/or assist in the development of project proposals


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Fundamental knowledge in the areas of mechanical engineering and related engineering fields


• Familiarity with metal chemistry and microstructure


• Familiarity with metal corrosion processes


• Experience with testing of metallic materials


• Hands-on skills in a laboratory environment


• Familiarity with instrumentation, measurement, and test methods


• Familiarity with failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)


• Technical ability to interpret test and analysis results and articulate them in writing


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Abilities to communicate well orally and in writing, and work effectively as a team/project member are necessary

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Masters of Science in an engineering or science-related field


• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant R&D and/or consulting/engineering experience


• Experimental research experience is a plus


• Experience in mechanics of materials is a plus


• Natural gas pipeline experience is a plus

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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