materials engineer

CBCL Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer to provide technical expertise across various projects. This role focuses on consulting, testing, and reporting on materials engineering, offering a competitive compensation package from day one, along with comprehensive benefits. The position is based in Bedford, NS and requires a degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Flexible hours and locations

Wellness incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Materials Engineering field.
• Registered P. Eng. or ability to become registered.
• Experience related to asphalt pavement mix design is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials engineering consulting services for various projects.
• Undertake assessments and testing of concrete structures.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Materials engineering consulting services

Condition assessments and materials testing

Concrete repair strategies

Thermal control measures

Asphalt pavement mix design

Education

Degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Post-graduated degree (master's or higher)

Job description

Materials Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Materials Engineer to join our growing team in Saint John, Moncton or Fredericton, NB or Bedford, NS. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in materials engineering across a wide range of projects.

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, protection of concrete structures in chemical exposure environments.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for materials engineering works and input into CCIL laboratory certification.

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‑graduated degree (master's 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.
• Experience related to asphalt pavement mix design, pavement condition assessment, and laboratory testing of physical and volumetric properties of asphalt is a strong asset.

What we can offer you

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, DB+ 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.
• 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, mentoring opportunities, collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise.
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; access to training opportunities ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Bedford, NS
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $38.00 to $83.17 per hour
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

About CBCL

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee‑owned firm, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long‑term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multi‑talented group of professionals offers consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history.

Advertised until

2025‑11‑23