Hill International

Global construction management for large-scale projects

Materials Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeItalyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Corrosion Engineering is required.
At least 12 years of experience in subsea/offshore materials engineering is required.
Experience with linepipe mills, coating yards, and offshore field joint coating is required.
A strong technical communication and quality assurance/quality control background is required.
Strong knowledge of metallurgy, including carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, and super duplex, is required.
Expertise in internal and external corrosion and cathodic protection design is required.
Knowledge of offshore coating and insulation systems, including fusion-bonded epoxy, three-layer polyethylene, and polypropylene, is required.
Experience with welding metallurgy, heat-affected zone control, and non-destructive testing techniques is required.
Familiarity with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 15156/NACE MR0175, and API 17D standards is required.

Responsibilities

Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, corrosion-resistant alloy materials, and flanges.
Define corrosion allowances and pressure/temperature class requirements.
Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards.
Define internal and external corrosion protection strategies.
Review cathodic protection design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications.
Evaluate inhibitor, monoethylene glycol, and corrosion inhibitor requirements and corrosion risk assessments.
Review welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, and welder qualifications.
Support weld overlay, clad systems, and heat treatment requirements.
Review non-destructive testing requirements and weldability evaluations.
Define external coating systems and field joint coating requirements.
Review coating procedures, qualification testing, and mechanical protection, including concrete weight coating and anti-buckle sleeves.
Review fracture toughness, sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability.
Participate in integrity reviews and audits, and resolve non-conformance reports.
Support failure investigations and root-cause analysis.
Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams.
Ensure alignment of material specifications across disciplines.
Review linepipe mills, corrosion-resistant alloy vendors, bends, and coating plants.
Participate in factory acceptance testing, mill testing (drop weight tear testing, Charpy, and crack tip opening displacement), and coating trials.
Monitor compliance with inspection and test plans, quality control plans, and quality assurance documentation.

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Bachelors degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Corrosion Engineering.
12 years experience in subsea/offshore materials engineering.
Experience with linepipe mills, coating yards, and offshore FJC.
Strong technical communication and QA/QC background.
Strong knowledge of metallurgy (carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex/Super Duplex).
Expertise in internal/external corrosion and CP design.
Knowledge of offshore coating and insulation systems (FBE, 3LPE, PP).
Experience with welding metallurgy, HAZ control, and NDT techniques.
Familiarity with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 15156/NACE MR0175, and API 17D standards
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Material Selection & Engineering

Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, CRA materials, and flanges.
Define corrosion allowances, pressure/temperature class requirements.
Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards.

Corrosion Engineering & Protection Systems

Define internal and external corrosion protection strategies.
Review CP design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications.
Evaluate inhibitor/MEG/CI requirements and corrosion risk assessments.

Welding Engineering & Fabrication Support

Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
Support weld overlay, clad systems, and heat treatment requirements.
Review NDT requirements and weldability evaluations.

Coating & Field Joint Protection

Define external coating systems and field joint coating (FJC) requirements.
Review coating procedures, qualification testing, and mechanical protection (CWC, anti-buckle sleeves).

Pipeline Integrity & Technical Assurance

Review fracture toughness, sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability.
Participate in integrity reviews, audits, and resolve NCRs.
Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis.

Interface Management

Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams.
Ensure alignment of material specifications across disciplines.

Vendor Qualification & Manufacturing Oversight

Review line pipe mills, CRA vendors, bends, and coating plants.
Participate in FAT, mill testing (DWTT, Charpy, CTOD), and coating trials.
Monitor compliance with ITPs/QCPs and QA documentation.

About the Company

Hill International

Global construction management for large-scale projects

Hill International provides global construction management and advisory services for programs, projects, and construction activities, offering project management oversight for large-scale undertakings. It deploys multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and monitor programs across buildings, transportation, energy, and other sectors, with services like budgeting, scheduling, risk management, procurement oversight, quality control, compliance, and post-construction facilities management tailored to each client’s finances and regulations. Its differentiators include a global footprint of over 4,100 professionals in more than 100 offices, plus experience with government contracts, resiliency and disaster recovery, and major infrastructure such as airport expansions. Its goal is to help clients deliver complex infrastructure and building projects on time and within budget while ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term operational readiness.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Evesham Township, New Jersey
Founded: 1976

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