Materials (Metallurgical Engineering) Co-op - San Antonio

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk®) is one of the world’s leading explosion analysis, structural design, and risk management companies. BakerRisk provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, laboratory, and full-scale facility testing services to government agencies and private companies who are involved with hazardous operations or materials.

Our Materials engineering staff works closely with industrial clients to identify potential explosion hazards in their facilities, develop credible and worst case scenarios, and evaluate the consequences of accidental explosions and recommend prevention, mitigation, and protective measure to reduce the risks to personnel and other assets. Our materials engineers come from a variety of engineering backgrounds but commonly are experienced standard metallurgical lab equipment, polishing practices, optical microscopes, material testing and inspection techniques.

• →Designed to gain technical skills and work practices in engineering environment.
• →Uses application of standard engineering/scientific techniques, procedures and criteria as assigned by technical staff.
• →Performs work that is routinely needed, including assisting with performing life assessment, fitness-for-service assessments, risk evaluations, initiating promotional activities, performing laboratory testing as needed.

To be considered, apply through our portal and submit your resume along with your most recent unofficial transcript. If you are selected, a telephone interview will be conducted.

Co-op Program

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• BS - Juniors and Seniors in materials science and mechanical engineering.
• Masters and PhD candidates.

EXPERIENCE GAINED

• Understanding of materials engineering and failure analysis.
• Materials characterization (optical and electron microscopes).
• Experience assisting with delivering support to clients.
• Contribute to draft reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Developing a research project on a materials-related topic.
• Working on multiple projects and proposals for a variety of project managers.

SCHEDULE

3 - 8 months, San Antonio office.

WHY WORK HERE

• Hands-on relevant industry experience.
• A chance to work with high-level professionals in the field of failure analysis.