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How much do graduate materials engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate materials engineer in the United States is $92,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Graduate Materials Engineer job?

A Graduate Materials Engineer is an entry-level role where you apply your knowledge of materials science to develop, test, and improve materials used in various industries. You may work with metals, polymers, ceramics, or composites to enhance product performance and durability. Typical responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing material properties, assisting in manufacturing processes, and ensuring quality control. This role provides hands-on experience and technical training, helping you develop expertise in material selection and failure analysis. It often serves as a foundation for career growth in engineering, research, or product development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Graduate Materials Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Graduate Materials Engineer typically needs a degree in materials science, engineering, or a related discipline, coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and laboratory skills. Familiarity with characterization tools such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and CAD software is highly advantageous. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills help graduates thrive in multidisciplinary engineering environments. These combined skills are critical to effectively investigate and improve material properties, contribute to innovative projects, and support organizational goals.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Graduate Materials Engineer?

As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you can expect to spend your days conducting laboratory tests, analyzing material performance, preparing reports, and assisting with research and development projects. You will often collaborate with senior engineers, production teams, and quality control staff to troubleshoot issues or optimize materials for specific applications. Your role may also involve reviewing technical documentation, maintaining testing equipment, and participating in team meetings to discuss project progress. This hands-on, collaborative environment provides valuable experience and fosters growth in both technical and professional skills.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Materials Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,639 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Wood Plc

Sandy, UT

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is hiring and we have a Construction Materials Engineering Technician opportunity with our Salt Lake City, Utah office with work across the Mountain Region States.

Like to work outdoors and travel?  We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Materials Engineering Technicians and Inspectors.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects.  Will be working on mine or industrial sites. Projects may include tailings dams or leach pads with both earthwork and geosynthetic liner elements.

We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  Our ideal candidate has strong technical capabilities, a commitment to delivering a quality product and is seeking challenging work. This individual also has ACI, ICC, WAQTC/TTQP, GSI and other certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Will perform field inspections and observations for mining, transportation and commercial/industrial construction projects in Utah and the surrounding Mountain Region States.
  • Will perform soil, concrete and geosynthetic liner testing
  • Will provide daily reports of observation and test results
  • Will monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
  • Will interact with client representatives (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
  • Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
  • Will assist in the lab conducting soils, aggregate and concrete testing as needed
  • Will travel to project sites in Utah and the Mountain Region states
Skills / Qualifications

Basic/Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Materials Testing and inspection experience required
  • A recent graduate with a BS in Civil Engineering or related degree with materials testing and inspection experience would also be a good fit for this opportunity
  • Valid Driver's License required
  • Reliability - must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
  • Ability to prepare reports and documentation
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Utah and possibly other western states to support other Wood offices 
  • Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ACI certification preferred but not required
  • ICC certifications preferred but not required
  • GSI certification preferred but not required
  • Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
  • MHSA certification

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability and willingness to work in variable outside conditions
  • Ability and willingness to work out of state on mining and industrial project sites
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER

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