Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer

About the role

The Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer will lead the design and analysis of materials and coating solutions for complex projects. Working independently with minimal guidance, you will address challenging technical issues and drive best‑practice recommendations across the engineering function.

Key responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed analyses and design in line with project specifications, codes and standards.
• Prepare accurate design calculations, reports and procedures.
• Lead small metallurgy teams, planning resources and ensuring schedule and budget compliance.
• Coordinate metallurgy execution, manage scope, deliverables and manpower allocations.
• Act as the discipline representative in project meetings, with customers, certifying authorities and auditors.
• Develop material selection deliverables such as specifications and selection reports.
• Review vendor documents, contribute to bid clarification and pre‑inspection meetings.
• Coach and supervise less experienced colleagues.

Required profile

• In‑depth expertise in materials, coatings and metallurgy engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently on complex, non‑standard problems.
• Experience leading functional teams or projects.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and influence stakeholders.

Required skills

• FEED (Front End Engineering Design)
• Metallurgy engineering
• Materials & Coatings design and analysis
• Design calculations and reporting