Senior Materials Engineer
On-siteSa, Distrito de Viana do Castelo, Portuguese Republic
Job Summary
Review concrete mix designs and assess material suitability against project requirements and applicable standards. Conduct design reviews, inspections, and testing activities to verify contractor-selected materials and construction processes meet specifications. Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Evaluate material characteristics including durability, sustainability, and resistance to environmental conditions, while recommending appropriate materials for engineering applications. Provide technical support on material failures, specification deviations, and construction-related challenges. Develop and manage supplier audit programs to verify compliance with performance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the design, selection, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of construction materials
- Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, material testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes
- Good understanding of international standards and specifications related to material engineering
- Experience reviewing concrete mix designs, earthworks materials, construction products, and material compliance requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience on rail, metro, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of rail systems engineering principles and construction practices
- Previous GCC project experience
- Experience conducting supplier audits and material quality assessments in large-scale project environments
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