NDE Research Engineer

NDE Research Engineer

ATI, Inc. (www.atiinc.com) is a full-service consulting firm with over 40 years of experience solving complex facility and program management, construction, and environmental challenges for government and private sector clients. Committed to industry leadership, we deliver sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that drive results and prioritize client satisfaction. At the same time, we foster a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace where employees thrive.

ATI has a current need for a full-time NDE Research Engineer.
The selected candidate will work for the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Laboratory at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The work location is in McLean, Virginia.

We are interested in exploring innovative applications of NDE and structural monitoring (SM) technologies in inspections of highway infrastructure assets (e.g., bridges, pavements, tunnels, and utilities). Candidates with educational and research expertise in NDE or structural monitoring (SM) are welcome to apply. Potential areas may include but are not limited to applications of NDE/SM for structural condition assessment, applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence for NDE/SHM data analysis, applications of remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicle, augmented reality, or other NDE/SHM tools, applications of sensor technologies for NDE/SHM development, applications of finite element modeling or other numerical simulations for NDE/SHM data interpretation, applications of NDE/SM for highway asset management, including deterioration modeling or performance forecasting, life cycle assessment (sustainability), and life cycle costs analysis.

The anticipated candidate will join a diverse research team at the FHWA NDE Laboratory. The candidate is expected to conduct NDE related research in a collaborative environment. The candidate shall have sufficient skills in writing technical reports and delivering oral presentations to communicate the research results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conducting independent research using various NDE methods for condition assessments of highway infrastructure assets, including bridges, pavements, and tunnels.


• Preparing reports, conference papers, and journal articles based on research results.


• Presenting research findings to internal and external stakeholders.


• Collaborating with internal and external collaborators on NDE-related research.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An earned Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.


• Effective verbal, presentation, and writing skills to convey research results to diverse audiences.


• Familiar with thermal, acoustic, and electromagnetic methods in NDE, such as infrared tomography, impact echo, ground penetrating radar, etc.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• An earned Ph.D. in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.


• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Applications of advanced NDE/SM methods for structural condition assessments.
  
  
  • Infrastructure asset management at project and network levels.
  
  
  • Applications of NDE/SM methods for climate change.
  
  
  • NDE/SM sensor development.
  
  
  • Advanced NDE/SM data processing and interpretation.
  
  
  • Advanced numerical simulation methods.
  
  
  • life cycle cost analysis and life cycle assessment.
  
  
  
  


• Records of technical publications.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: McLean, VA

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours – Monday – Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

Benefits: ATI offers a generous benefits package including;

• Competitive salary;


• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;


• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;


• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.


• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and


• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.