Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for Senior / Principal Materials Engineers to join our Projects - Equipment Engineering Group. This is a staff position supporting a number of FEED and EPC petrochemical, Oil & Gas and energy transition projects. The position will be based in our Reading office with Hybrid working considered. LI-Hybrid The Role Materials Engineers play a key part in our FEED and EPC delivery in various stages of the project. Including selection, review and evaluation you will ensure that your skills and knowledge are utilised to the full to deliver successful project outcomes. We are looking for those early in their Materials Engineering career right through to highly experienced individuals. The role can present opportunities for both project and people leadership working in a range of interesting and diverse sectors including; Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas Chemicals Renewable Energy Power Mining & Minerals Industrials & Manufacturing Life Sciences Transportation Water Government services Our Clients & Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood’s Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities Material Selection (input to materials selection diagrams and material selection reports) Preparation of project standards and specifications in the fields of welding, fabrication, non - destructive examination, cathodic protection, and corrosion control Review of welding, painting, fabrication, non - destructive examination and testing procedures Evaluation of fabricated equipment for compliance with project materials and welding requirements Providing advice and guidance on material and fabrication issues Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges Expected: Extensive experience in materials engineering in the Oil and Gas, Refinery and Petrochemicals industries Desirable: Familiarity with the following; Relevant ASME, API, NACE Publications Knowledge of stainless steel, Cr - Mo alloy steels and low alloy Ni - steels Welding and fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and piping Non - destructive examination techniques for welded joints Cathodic Protection Lining and coating systems