Material Engineer

Parsons; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Qatar is seeking a highly capable Material Engineer to manage material engineering activities and QA processes for roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects. You will ensure materials comply with specifications, standards and contract requirements while supporting project delivery.

The role involves reviewing submittals, test reports, coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and suppliers, and maintaining quality across site activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years material engineering and QA experience on construction and infrastructure projects (including 7 years in a similar role).
• Experience with material engineering activities on roads, highways, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, technical specs, manufacturers' certifications, and lab reports.
• Strong understanding of international standards, testing methods and quality requirements for construction materials.
• Excellent communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
• MMUP/MME certified in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Review material submittals, data sheets, certifications and test reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate material sources and approve suppliers/manufacturers per project specs.
• Monitor laboratory and field testing to ensure quality standards.
• Review mix designs for asphalt, concrete, aggregates and backfill materials.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, laboratories and suppliers.
• Ensure all materials meet approved specifications, standards and contract requirements.
• Monitor material quality trends and identify issues affecting quality or durability.
• Review non-conformance reports and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct site inspections to verify material handling, storage, installation and usage.
• Support QA/QC activities through material reviews, inspections, testing and technical evaluations.
• Prepare material engineering reports, technical assessments and quality documentation.
• Assist with project handover through review of material records and test reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve material-related issues and provide technical support during construction.

Skills

Civil Engineering

14 years experience

Quality assurance

Material engineering

Communication

Excel

MMUP/MME certified (Qatar)

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

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Job Description:

Material Engineer

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Material Engineer to join our team in Qatar! In this role, you will be responsible for managing material engineering activities and supporting quality assurance processes for roads, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure works. You will ensure that all construction materials comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements while supporting the successful delivery of the project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturers' certifications, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluating sources of materials and making recommendations for approval of materials, suppliers, and manufacturers in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitoring laboratory and field testing activities to ensure compliance with approved quality standards and testing procedures.
• Reviewing and validating mix designs for asphalt, concrete, backfill materials, aggregates, and other construction materials.
• Coordinating with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, laboratories, and suppliers on material-related matters.
• Ensuring all materials incorporated into the works comply with approved specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Monitoring material quality trends and identifying potential issues that may affect project quality, performance, or durability.
• Reviewing non-conformance reports related to materials and recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Conducting site inspections to verify proper material handling, storage, installation, and usage.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities through material reviews, inspections, testing, and technical evaluations.
• Preparing material engineering reports, technical assessments, recommendations, and quality documentation.
• Assisting with project handover activities through review of material records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and project delivery.
• Coordinating with project teams to resolve material-related issues and provide technical support during construction activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in material engineering and quality assurance for construction and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with material engineering activities on roads, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, technical specifications, manufacturers' certifications, and laboratory test reports.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards, testing methods, and quality requirements related to construction materials.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be MMUP/MME certified in Qatar.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience delivering major roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC region.
• Familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and local authority requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure construction supervision projects.
• Experience coordinating with approved laboratories, suppliers, manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in improving material quality performance and supporting project delivery objectives.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and material approval workflows used on infrastructure construction projects.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!