Location: Schenectady, New York Job Title: Welding Engineer Status: Full-time Professional Annual Salary Range: $66,800 - $126,280 • Salary commensurate with education and experience Job Summary As a Welding Engineer at BPMI, you will perform welding engineering evaluations, analysis, and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks which may include a combination of several functions involving the design, fabrication, installation, and refurbishment of equipment. Essential Duties: • Review/prepare of welding and process instructions, standards, and specifications. • Prepare, follow, and report welding development programs. • Provide welding engineering oversight of supplier processing and fabrication procedures. • Analysis of welding conditions. • Troubleshooting and failure analysis. • Assisting with in-service inspections and evaluations. • The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position. What You Can Expect: • A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community. • A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security. • Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization. • Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose. • Career advancement and professional development programs. Minimum Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. • A minimum GPA of 3.0 for newer college graduates. • Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required. Preferred Job Requirements: • M.S. or Ph.D. in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering (with an interest in physical metallurgy) preferred. • Two (2) years of experience is preferred. • Application of welding in the design and fabrication of equipment. Preparation and interpretation of welding specifications and standards, and the metallurgy of materials to fabricate plant equipment or pressure vessels is desirable. Why BPMI? Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com. BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
See More Details >>Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do. Come join the minds that propel Pennoni! Pennoni is currently seeking full-time and part-time AWS Certified Welding Inspectors for off-site fabrication shops in Upstate New York that produce bridge and highway products for transportation agencies – we work regionally AND nationally! Required Experience Is Consistent With, But Not Limited To • Inspection of welding, steel fabrication, coatings, expansion joints, bridge bearings, sign structures, bridge beams, drainage structures, and other materials • Monitoring work for compliance with approved shop drawings, standards, and specifications • Communicating and meeting with fabricators, clients, and engineers • Production of daily written shop reports Required Attributes • Minimum Education: High School • Minimum years of experience: 3 • AWS Certified Welding Inspector • Computer Skills: Microsoft windows and Microsoft Office applications • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to work well independently and with others • Need reliable transportation Preferred Attributes • Experience performing QA/QC of bridge and highway structures fabrication. • Non-Destructive Testing [NDT] certifications (e.g.: UT, MT, PT, RT). • AWS D1.1/D1.5 Experience. • Coating Inspection experience. • AMPP/NACE/SSPC Certification Why Work With Us? At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
See More Details >>Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do. Come join the minds that propel Pennoni! Pennoni is currently seeking full-time and part-time AWS Certified Welding Inspectors for off-site fabrication shops in Upstate New York that produce bridge and highway products for transportation agencies - we work regionally AND nationally! Required experience is consistent with, but not limited to: • Inspection of welding, steel fabrication, coatings, expansion joints, bridge bearings, sign structures, bridge beams, drainage structures, and other materials • Monitoring work for compliance with approved shop drawings, standards, and specifications • Communicating and meeting with fabricators, clients, and engineers • Production of daily written shop reports Required Attributes: • Minimum Education: High School • Minimum years of experience: 3 • AWS Certified Welding Inspector • Computer Skills: Microsoft windows and Microsoft Office applications • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to work well independently and with others • Need reliable transportation Preferred Attributes: • Experience performing QA/QC of bridge and highway structures fabrication. • Non-Destructive Testing [NDT] certifications (e.g.: UT, MT, PT, RT). • AWS D1.1/D1.5 Experience. • Coating Inspection experience. • AMPP/NACE/SSPC Certification Why Work With Us? At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Schenectady, NY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Schenectady, NY, welders earn an average of $124.83 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
