Materials Engineer

CBCL Limited; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer. The role involves providing materials engineering services across various sectors, conducting assessments, and preparing reports. A degree in Civil or Materials Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience are required. This position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, including flexible hours and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

DBPlus Pension Plan

Generous vacation allowance

Education and lifelong learning subsidization

Public transit subsidy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Materials Engineering field.
• Registered P. Eng. or ability to become registered.
• Strong focus on construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials engineering consulting services.
• Undertake condition assessments and materials testing.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Asphalt pavement mix design

Pavement condition assessment

Laboratory testing

Materials engineering consulting

Education

Degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Post-graduate degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer to join our growing team in Saint John, Moncton, 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 locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options;
• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;

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