Senior Materials Engineer

Tetra Tech; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join their Edmonton team. This role involves the investigation and design of concrete structures, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality control on infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in materials engineering, particularly in concrete and construction aggregates, and a commitment to professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Overtime calculated at 1.5 times

Flexibility and commitment to work/life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Mentorship with leading experts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in materials engineering in Western Canada.
• Extensive experience in Concrete and Construction Aggregates.
• Registered as a professional engineer in Alberta or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, and test materials for concrete structures.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate with clients.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Concrete Mix Design

Quality Control

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Materials or Civil Engineering

Graduate Degree or Ph.D. in Materials Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Materials Engineer to our Materials and Construction Services team based in Edmonton, AB.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• The investigation, design, construction, and materials testing for concrete structures, foundations, embankments and trenches.
• The development, interpretation and application of specifications and procedures associated with the construction of infrastructure projects.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff members
• Communicating with clients and sub-consultants and internal stakeholders
• Quality control and quality assurance processes and procedures
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Materials or Civil Engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidate that have obtained a Graduate Degree or Ph.D. in the area of Materials Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in a materials engineering capacity in Western Canada.
• Extensive experience in Concrete and Construction Aggregates.
• Extensive experience in Concrete Mix Design/Review, including Mitigation of Alkali Reactivity (CSA A23.2-27A).
• Experience in Concrete Condition Assessments and Concrete Repairs.
• Experience in the design, preconstruction and post construction evaluation of PCC, including High Performance Concrete (HPC) and Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC).
• Experience with Asphalt Paving and Mix design would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Extensive experience establishing and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience writing internal and external reports and proposals.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and coaching team members.
• Extensive experience planning and supervising investigations and in writing/reviewing reports and technical communications.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), teamwork and mentorship skills are essential.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the project by being a team player.
• Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments, generally within western Canada.
• Must be physically capable of performing the manual field duties required.
• Must be registered as a professional engineer in Alberta or equivalent Canadian provincial association, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

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