Testing & Mechanical Engineer/Consultant

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk®) is one of the world's leading explosion analysis, structural design, and risk management companies. BakerRisk provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, laboratory, and full-scale facility testing services to government agencies and private companies who are involved with hazardous operations or materials. Our corporate office located in San Antonio, TX is seeking a full-time entry level engineer in our Blast Effects section. This position will have a focus on supporting explosion consequence studies and testing of explosions and related phenomena. The successful applicant will also assist more senior staff in explosion-related assessments. Position will involve preparing technical proposals, reports and presentations. Requirements: Mechanical Engineering degree or related discipline (MS or PhD preferred). Must have the ability to support multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working with a variety of personnel under a range of conditions (i.e., test range, office, industrial, and accidental explosion sites). Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Field or lab-scale testing experience is preferred. This position will require travel, primarily to client sites within the US and BakerRisk test sites near San Antonio. Travel up to 50% of working days should be expected. BakerRisk® offers a competitive salary and benefit package including holiday, vacation and sick leave pay, medical/dental insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and potential for a year-end bonus. Interview process: To be considered, submit your resume along with your most recent unofficial transcript. If you are selected, a telephone interview will be conducted. BakerRisk® is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. BakerRisk® and its affiliated companies are drug-free workplaces. For additional information, please see our website at

Created: 2026-03-10