Graduate Materials Science Engineer
Pubblicato il 02-08-2026 - Hill International in Bergamo
Job Description 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 Responsibilities Material Selection & Engineering Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, CRA materials, and flanges. Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards. Corrosion Engineering & Protection Systems Review CP design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications. Welding Engineering & Fabrication Support 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). Review fracture toughness,
sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability. Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis. Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams. 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. 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). ~ 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