Materials Engineer

CBCL Limited; Bedford; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBCL Limited is seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer to join their team in Bedford, NS. The successful candidate will provide materials engineering consulting across various sectors, including industrial and municipal projects. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including health care and a pension plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

DBPlus Pension Plan with employer contributions

Generous vacation allowance

Maternity or Parental leave top-up

Health spending account

Wellness incentive

Education and lifelong learning subsidization

Flexible hours and locations including hybrid options

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Materials Engineering field.
• Registered P. Eng. or ability to register.
• Experience related to asphalt pavement mix design is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials engineering consulting services for various projects.
• Conduct condition assessments and materials testing of concrete structures.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Materials engineering consulting

Condition assessments

Materials testing

Technical report preparation

Education

Degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Post-graduate degree (master’s or higher)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer to join our growing team in Saint John, Moncton or Fredericton, NB or Bedford, NS. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise in materials engineering across a wide range of projects.

Our geotechnical and materials division specializes in geotechnical and materials engineering consulting. This division of CBCL has grown to become a leading regional provider of these engineering services to the commercial, institutional, heavy industrial, transportation, municipal infrastructure, energy & utilities, and large residential sectors.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of materials engineering consulting services for sectors such as industrial, commercial, municipal, highway, and residential projects;
• Undertake condition assessments and materials testing of concrete structures and provide concrete repair strategies for repair and rehabilitation including structures affected by Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity (AAR);
• Provide consulting services on:

• • Thermal control measures for mass concrete applications;
  • Shrinkage control measures to minimize cracking of concrete structures;
  • Protection of concrete structures in chemical exposure environments;
  • Preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications for materials engineering works; and
  • Input into CCIL laboratory certification.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• A degree in a Civil or Materials Engineering discipline with a heavy focus on construction materials (concrete, asphalt pavement, aggregates). A post-graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) would be a strong asset;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Materials Engineering field;
• Registered P. Eng. or ability to become registered with the provincial association; and
• Experience related to asphalt pavement mix design, pavement condition assessment, and laboratory testing of physical and volumetric properties of asphalt would be a strong asset.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • DBPlus Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locationsto support work/life balance, including hybrid options;
• Ability to work paid overtimeand bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoringopportunities to foster your personal and professional development
• Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.