Specialist Material Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Specialist Material Engineer to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi. The engineer reviews and evaluates construction materials, assesses technical compliance and ensures that all proposed materials meet project specifications, approved standards and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturer documentation, certificates and laboratory test reports.
• Assess material compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, standards and contract requirements.
• Review materials for infrastructure and bridge works, including concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, aggregates, asphalt, road base, subbase, backfill, pipes, precast elements, waterproofing and construction joints.
• Evaluate proposed alternative materials and substitutions, and review concrete mix designs, reinforcement specifications and asphalt mix designs.
• Assess laboratory and field test results against acceptance criteria and recommend corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Coordinate with the design team, QA/QC team, site supervision team, contractor and testing laboratories, and take part in material and factory inspections and technical meetings.
• Monitor material performance, investigate defects or failures, ensure compliance with quality procedures and maintain records of reviews, approvals and test results.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in materials engineering for major infrastructure and bridge projects; UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience reviewing concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, asphalt, aggregates, geosynthetics, waterproofing, pipes and precast materials.
• Ability to prepare technical assessments and give clear recommendations on material compliance.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methods, specifications and applicable standards.
• Good understanding of material testing, durability, performance and acceptance criteria.
• Experience evaluating alternative materials, technical submissions, laboratory results and material-related non-conformities.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.