Senior Metallurgical / Welding Engineer

Calgary, CA-AB, Canada Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World. 

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Metallurgical / Welding Engineer to join our team. This position has excellent growth opportunity, assisting individuals to develop with the support of senior metallurgical engineers, technical experts, and lead mechanical engineers.


• Provide metallurgical support to the project teams by applying knowledge in the various types of materials used in the oil and gas and chemicals sectors, including an understanding of their applications and limitations.
• Provide welding support to the project teams by applying knowledge of welding processes and industry welding codes (ASME, AWS, API, DNV, NACE etc.) to specific piping and equipment applications and services.
• Support procurement activities by providing input to requisition packages and technical bid evaluations for piping and equipment.
• Support piping and equipment fabrication activities by reviewing Vendor welding and non-destructive examination procedures and reports. Collaborate with Vendor specialists in resolving metallurgy and welding non-conformances.
• Perform metallurgical failure investigations and studies for operating facilities, and issue recommendations for corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on resolution of complex metallurgy and welding problems.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the areas of materials of construction, degradation mechanisms and flaw and damage identification in order to address problems with the latest technology available.
• Assist the Metallurgy and Welding Group Leader with training and development of junior and intermediate personnel.

Basic Job Requirements

• Minimum of 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering.
• Minimum ten years of material selection and testing, corrosion, and welding experience in the oil and gas, and chemical processing industries.
• Canadian Professional Engineering designation.
• Proven expertise in the following areas:
• Development of material selection diagrams and material selection reports for upstream and        downstream oil and gas, petrochemicals, and chemical projects.
• Welding processes and non-destructive examination procedures.
• Codes, standards and best practices associated with metallurgy, welding, and corrosion control in the oil and gas and chemical processing industries, including ASME, API, ASTM, NACE, AWS, CSA and CWB, etc.
• Coatings and cathodic protection.
• Results and detail oriented. Excellent organizational skills. Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal). Able to effectively lead a diverse team of professionals with varying levels of experience.

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.  

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. 

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $218,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.  Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

About this role

Summary

Provide metallurgical and welding support for oil, gas, and chemical projects.

Job title

Senior Metallurgical / Welding Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Calgary, Canada, no remote work allowed

Salary

$118k–$218k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

material selectionwelding processescodes standardsNACEAWSASMEAPICWB

Preferred skills

advanced codes standards knowledgefield experiencesoftware skills

Specializations

metallurgyweldingmaterials sciencecorrosionnon-destructive examination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Calgary, AB, Canada

On-site City