Material Engineer

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a seasoned Material Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. You will review material specs, coordinate with Engineering and QA/QC, and ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements.

You’ll oversee submittals, testing, and traceability while supporting procurement and construction activities. The role emphasizes field and lab coordination for airfield and infrastructure materials, with a focus on quality control, documentation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Materials Engineering.
• 8+ years in construction materials engineering.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, BS/EN standards.

Responsibilities

• Review project specs, drawings and material requirements for compliance.
• Evaluate MARs, submittals, and technical documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC and procurement on material specs and approvals.
• Inspect materials on delivery for quantity, condition and traceability.
• Monitor testing requirements and ensure labs are approved and compliant.
• Prepare material status reports and support project handover.

Skills

Material engineering

Quality control

Construction materials testing

Airfield materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Materials Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Material Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Review project specifications, drawings, material requirements, and applicable standards to establish material compliance requirements.
• Review and evaluate Material Submittals, Material Approval Requests (MARs), Technical Submittals, and related documentation.
• Verify that proposed materials comply with project specifications, approved design, international standards, and Client requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and QA/QC teams regarding material specifications, technical requirements, and approval status.
• Review manufacturers' data sheets, technical literature, certificates of conformity, test certificates, and other supporting documentation.
• Coordinate material inspections, sampling, testing, and laboratory activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor material testing requirements and ensure testing is conducted by approved laboratories.
• Review material test results and confirm compliance with specified acceptance criteria.
• Inspect materials upon delivery to verify quantity, condition, identification, certification, and compliance with approved submittals.
• Monitor material storage, handling, preservation, and protection requirements, particularly for materials sensitive to environmental conditions.
• Maintain and update material registers, approval logs, testing records, and material tracking systems.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Construction teams to ensure approved materials are available in accordance with the project schedule.
• Identify material-related risks that may affect construction progress, quality, cost, or schedule.
• Support the resolution of material-related Technical Queries (TQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and site issues.
• Review proposed alternative materials and substitutions and provide technical recommendations for approval.
• Ensure traceability of materials from procurement and delivery through installation and final acceptance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers regarding technical compliance, testing, warranties, and material documentation.
• Support audits and inspections conducted by the Client, Consultant, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure material documentation is properly maintained and available for project handover and closeout.
• Provide technical support to construction teams regarding material selection, application, installation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor material quality trends and identify recurring issues requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during material inspection, testing, handling, and storage activities.
• Participate in technical meetings, material coordination meetings, and quality review meetings.
• Prepare material status reports and provide input to project quality and progress reporting.

Airport / Infrastructure Specific Responsibilities

• Review materials associated with airfield works, including pavement materials, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, geosynthetics, drainage materials, utilities, roadworks, and associated infrastructure systems.
• Ensure materials used for runway, taxiway, apron, roads, utilities, and external works comply with project and aviation requirements.
• Coordinate testing and acceptance of aggregates, asphalt, concrete, soil, sub-base, base-course, and other civil construction materials.
• Review material requirements for airfield pavement systems and associated infrastructure works.
• Coordinate with specialist testing laboratories for field and laboratory testing activities.
• Support verification of material compliance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS/EN, FAA, ICAO, and project-specific requirements, as applicable.
• Ensure appropriate material traceability and quality records are maintained for critical airfield and infrastructure works.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in construction materials engineering, material inspection, testing, and quality control.
• Experience in major infrastructure, airport, airfield, roads, utilities, or large-scale construction projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, laboratory testing, material specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with Material Submittals, MARs, ITPs, MIRs, NCRs, RFIs, and technical documentation.