Concrete Technologist

WSP USA; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New Zealand is seeking a Concrete Technologist for the Petone, Lower Hutt area to support the Research and Innovation Centre. You will help understand and extend the performance of concrete structures and other engineering materials through lab testing, site investigations and applied research.

Join a team delivering practical, high-quality solutions across diverse projects. Occasional travel may be required as you partner with clients and project teams to achieve on-time, within-budget

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification and practical experience in materials research and testing.
• A current New Zealand driver’s licence and the ability to undertake laboratory and site-based work.
• A sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and safe working practices.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and follow work through.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and clear communication, reasoning and negotiation skills.
• Professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality, with a commitment to ongoing development and relevant professional registration or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver concrete durability, performance and materials investigations.
• Carry out laboratory testing, site investigations, sampling and applied research.
• Prepare project scopes, briefs, cost estimates and clear technical reports.
• Partner with clients and project teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Bring fresh ideas to project delivery and help grow our specialist services.
• Travel to project sites when required.

Education

Appropriate tertiary qualification in materials research and testing

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can draw on our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with leading minds in your field. Bring your curiosity and ideas to an inclusive culture where you can do the best work of your life and shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, bringing together engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity, using our Future Ready® lens to create positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Concrete Technologist - Petone, Lower Hutt

Bring your materials expertise to WSP’s Research and Innovation Centre, where you’ll help clients understand, improve and extend the performance of concrete structures and other engineering materials.

As a Concrete Technologist in our Asset Performance Group, you’ll combine laboratory testing, site investigations and applied research to deliver practical, high-quality solutions across diverse projects. You’ll also help shape new opportunities and strengthen our specialist services. Occasional travel may be required.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and deliver concrete durability, performance and materials investigations.

• Carry out laboratory testing, site investigations, sampling and applied research.

• Prepare project scopes, briefs, cost estimates and clear technical reports.

• Partner with clients and project teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.

• Bring fresh ideas to project delivery and help grow our specialist services.

• Travel to project sites when required.

About you:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification and practical experience in materials research and testing.

• A current New Zealand driver’s licence and the ability to undertake laboratory and site-based work.

• A sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and safe working practices.

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and follow work through.

• A collaborative, client-focused approach and clear communication, reasoning and negotiation skills.

• Professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality, with a commitment to ongoing development and relevant professional registration or licensing.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA. Across 24 offices, more than 2,000 professionals share a purpose: creating positive, lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Join a close-knit community of talented people who share your passion for making a difference, backed by a global team of more than 75,000 employees.

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