Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 134,600 - 195,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a skilled engineering professional to lead materials engineering consultancy across various infrastructure projects in British Columbia. You will leverage over 10 years of experience to drive technical excellence in concrete, aggregates, and durability assessments while mentoring junior engineers.

The role also involves significant business development responsibilities to expand client engagement. Compensation ranges from $134,600 to $195,400 based on location and experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Materials Engineering is required, with advanced degrees considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of materials engineering experience in Canada.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical assignments independently.
• Registered P.Eng. with EGBC (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials engineering consulting services across various projects.
• Lead technical work in concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and durability assessments.
• Support business growth through client engagement and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Concrete design

Condition assessment

Rehabilitation

Materials testing

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Build the Future of Materials Engineering

You’ll be at the center of our growing Materials Engineering practice, shaping WSP’s presence across British Columbia, Canada, and globally. Bringing deep technical expertise in concrete and construction materials, you’ll also act as a trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and internal teams. This role blends high‑impact project delivery, business development leadership, and mentoring, giving you influence over both the growth of our Vancouver practice and the development of the next generation of materials engineers. Working closely with the Materials Engineering Manager, you’ll help set strategic priorities, expand our client base, and contribute to some of BC’s most meaningful infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials engineering consulting services across industrial, commercial, municipal, transportation, and residential projects in BC, Canada, and globally.
• Lead technical work in concrete, aggregates, asphalt pavement, durability, soils, and condition assessments.
• Prepare and review specifications, contract documents, proposals, and technical reports.
• Develop and validate concrete mix designs, pavement designs, structural repair strategies, and mass concrete thermal mitigation solutions.
• Perform and oversee non‑destructive evaluation, service‑life modelling, and durability assessments of concrete structures.
• Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, industry participation, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Materials Engineering with a focus on construction materials; a Master’s or Ph.D. is an asset.
• 10+ years of materials engineering experience in Canada, with British Columbia experience considered a strong asset.
• Deep technical expertise in concrete design, condition assessment, rehabilitation, and materials testing to CSA and ASTM standards.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex technical assignments while balancing client, schedule, and budget priorities.
• Demonstrated business development capability, including client management, proposal leadership, and industry networking.
• Registered P.Eng. with EGBC (or eligible), with a valid BC Driver’s License and ability to work in varied field conditions.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400

MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
• WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.