Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada in British Columbia, Canada, is seeking a senior Materials Engineer to shape the Materials Engineering practice across BC, Canada, and globally. You’ll bring deep expertise in concrete and construction materials, and 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 the growth of our Vancouver practice and the development of the next

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Materials Engineering is required; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 10+ years of materials engineering experience in Canada; BC experience is advantageous.
• Deep technical knowledge in concrete design, condition assessment, rehabilitation, and materials testing to CSA/ASTM standards.
• Ability to lead complex technical assignments while balancing client, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Proven business development skills including client management and proposal leadership.

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.

Skills

Civil/Materials Engineering

10+ years experience

BC experience advantageous

Concrete design

Condition assessment

Rehabilitation

CSA and ASTM standards

Independent project leadership

Business development

Client management & proposals

P.Eng. with EGBC eligibility

BC Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. is an asset

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 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.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

#WithUsYouCan

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join us in British Columbia and help reimagine how materials engineering strengthens the communities we serve. At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.