Materials Engineer

Ocean Capital; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a Materials Engineer in Woodstock, Ontario. The role involves optimizing concrete mix designs for precast products and supporting various departments. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in engineering, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and educational scholarships.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings options

Health & wellness programming

Team building events

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of practical engineering experience in concrete mix designs.
• Professional Engineering designation or EIT with P. Eng eligibility.
• Supervisory experience in the concrete industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize concrete mixes for precast plants.
• Support mix design for ready mix products.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Concrete mix designs

Concrete testing certifications

Job description

Woodstock, ON, Canada

Job Description

About Us

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more energy efficient, sustainable and safe structures.

Job Summary

The materials engineer will create, optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of structural and architectural precast concrete products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various departments including quality control, engineering, production and field operations. The materials engineer will be detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment. The initial training period will be focused within the area of precast concrete, but as the materials engineer grows into their role, they will also support our Ontario Ready-Mix company as a mix design subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize high performance concrete mixes for all precast plants including specialty mixes for structural and architectural precast concrete wall panels
• Support with mix design and troubleshooting for ready mix products
• Pre-Bid review of project specifications
• Planning and coordinating field/plant and laboratory testing of construction materials
• Oversee all aspects of concrete production and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Provide technical understanding of deterioration mechanisms of concrete and methods to mitigate as well as rehabilitate affected concrete structures
• Develop repair procedures for defective product which permanently restores appearance, durability and structural capacity
• Modify or implement procedures which maintain high product quality
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Requirements

• Minimum of five years of practical engineering experience within a relevant field, preferably focusing on concrete mix-designs
• Civil Engineering Degree, preferably with a focus on concrete materials engineering
• Professional Engineering designation or an Engineer in Training with P. Eng eligibility
• Supervisory experience in the concrete industry would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and MTO Standards
• Relevant concrete testing certifications such as ACI FT Level 1 and ACI-SCC would be considered strong assets
• In-depth knowledge of design and control of concrete mixtures
• Proficiency with concrete mix designs (Including Self Consolidating Concrete) and familiarity with admixture systems and cement interactions
  
  

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with time management and creating Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”)
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
• Willingness to travel between plants as well as to project construction sites as required
• Must be adaptable to overtime where required to meet project / production deadlines
  
  

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
  
  

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team building events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4277
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 07/15/2025, 12:15 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1100 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 7V9, CA
  
  

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