Materials Engineer (Architectural/Structural)

Job description

The Materials Engineer provides technical oversight of all construction materials engineering, testing, approval, inspection, and compliance activities across the project. Ensures that materials proposed and used comply with approved specifications, applicable standards, design requirements, and client needs. Coordinates with Materials Engineering, Quality, Construction, Procurement, testing labs, independent inspection agencies, consultants, contractors, suppliers, cement concrete batching plants, and asphalt plants to manage review, approval, inspection, testing, storage, handling, and traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing approved material lists, materials governance planning, technical submittal reviews, vendor and third‑party testing coordination, physical evaluations, field verification, and handling inspection and testing requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in construction materials engineering, materials testing, quality control, or project quality management
• proven experience on major airport, infrastructure, civil, road, utilities, or large‑scale construction projects
• strong knowledge of material quality requirements and construction specifications
• Professional Engineering certification preferred
• ACI, NICET, ASQ or equivalent certification advantageous
• relevant laboratory or materials testing certifications preferred
• ISO 9001 / Quality Management certification a plus
• relevant pavement, concrete, asphalt, or geotechnical material certifications advantageous
• procurement engineering experience including technical audits of suppliers, TDS review, and mill test certificate evaluation.

Skills