Specialist Material Engineer – Infrastructure & 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 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 material sources, manufacturers, suppliers and production facilities.
• Review concrete mix designs, reinforcement specifications, asphalt mix designs and other technical submissions, and assess laboratory and field test results against acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical recommendations on material approvals, non-conformities and corrective actions, and coordinate with the design team, QA/QC team, site supervision team, contractor and testing laboratories.
• Participate in material and factory inspections and technical meetings, monitor material performance and investigate defects or failures.
• Maintain records of material reviews, approvals and test results, and support the project team through construction and closeout.

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.
• Experience reviewing concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, asphalt, aggregates, geosynthetics, waterproofing, pipes and precast materials.
• Experience evaluating alternative materials, technical submissions, laboratory results and non-conformities.
• Ability to prepare technical assessments and give clear recommendations on material compliance.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methods, specifications and applicable standards.
• Good understanding of material testing, durability, performance and acceptance criteria.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects across the industry.