Materials Engineer (Architectural/Structural)
Parsons · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 27d ago
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Materials Engineer (Architectural/Structural) to join our team!
TheMaterialsEngineerwill be responsible for managing and providing technical oversight of all construction materials engineering, testing, approval, inspection, and compliance activities across the project. The role will ensure that materials proposed and used by contractors comply with approved project specifications, applicable standards, design requirements, and client requirements.
TheMaterialsEngineer position will coordinate closely withMaterialsEngineering, Quality, Construction, ProcurementEngineering, Testing Laboratories,Independent Inspection Agencies,Consultants, Contractors, andMaterialsSuppliers, Manufacturers, Cement Concrete Batching Plants and Asphalt Plantsto ensure the timelyreview,approval, inspection, testing, storage, handling, and traceability of construction materials throughout the project lifecycle.
TheMaterials Engineerdedicated to overseeing and managing all material-related workflows and compliance processes. To ensure seamless coordination betweenwithin Materials ManagementTeamand all departments.
What You'll Be Doing:
Strategic Procurement Review and Tracking:Approved Materials List(AML), Project Approved Materials List(PAML), and Long Lead Items(LLI)tracking.
Materials Governance (MQG) Submittals & Planning:Materials Management Plans(MMPs)/Procurement Quality Plans(PQPs), Inspection Assignment Package(IAP), Pre-Inspection Meetings(PIM), Supplier/ManufacturerITPs, Third Part InspectorCVs, Contractor's Materials Team CVs and PQCS CVsReviews.
Vendors, Third Party Testing & Inspection Agencies, Materials Technical Approvals:Prequalification Submittals(PQDs), Material Technical Submittals(MATs),FAT Witnessing Plans,Factory Acceptance Testing Procedures(FATPs).
Physical Evaluations & Field Verification:Samples(SMPs), Mockups, Laboratory Mix Design(JMF)Trials, Concrete Plant TrialsWitness Activities, Asphalt(HMA)Plant TrialsWitness Activities.
Inspections & Testing:Material Inspection Requests(MIRs), and Third-Party/Specialized TestingLaboratories and Independent Inspection Agencies Assessments.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in construction materials engineering, materials testing, quality control, or project quality management.
- Proven experience in major airport, infrastructure, civil, roads, utilities, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, specifications, and material approval processes.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and accredited testing laboratories.
- Good understanding of material quality requirements and construction specifications.
- Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
- ACI, NICET, ASQ, or equivalent materials/testing certification is an advantage.
- Relevant laboratory or materials testing certifications are preferred.
- ISO 9001 / Quality Management certification is an advantage.
- Relevant pavement, concrete, asphalt, or geotechnical materials certifications are advantageous.
- Construction Materials Engineering
- Material Submittal & Approval
- Material Testing & Inspection
- Material Compliance & Verification
- Material Traceability
- Material Testing Plans
- Material Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Concrete & Cementitious Materials
- Aggregates & Soils
- Asphalt & Pavement Materials
- Reinforcement & Structural Steel
- Pipes & Utility Materials
- Geotextiles & Geosynthetics
- Geotechnical Materials
- Laboratory Testing & Test Results Review
- Mix Design Review
- Concrete Testing
- Asphalt Testing
- Soil & Compaction Testing
- CBR & Field Density Testing
- NCR & Corrective Action Management
- Material Quality Auditing
- Supplier & Manufacturer Evaluation
- Factory / Source Inspection
- Material Storage & Preservation
- Technical Submittal Review
- ASTM / AASHTO / BS / EN / ISO Standards
- Material Documentation & Handover Dossiers
- MS Excel & Technical Reporting
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Aviation-SpecificStandards(Interpret and enforce ICAO, FAA, EASA, and local civil aviation authority specifications across all civil/structural pavement materials)
Design Development Review(Critically review technical specifications, design drawings, and material submittals during early design and pre-construction stages)
Regulatory Compliance(Liaise with regulatory bodies and AHJs to secure material approvals and confirm adherence to national infrastructure codes)
Quality & Statistical Process Control(Implement SPC techniques to monitor batching plant outputs, asphalt mix consistency, and site testing results, ensuring zero defect tolerance)
Specialized Materials Testing(Define test protocols and review lab/field results for pavement skid resistance, Marshall/Superpave mix design, concrete fatigue, durabilityandPerformancetesting)
Procurement Engineering(Perform technical audits of material suppliers, reviewTDS,mill test certificates (MTCs), and support technicalassessmentduring procurementstage).
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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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