Intermediate/Senior Civil Materials Engineer - Civil Materials Engineering

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate/Senior Civil Materials Engineer for our Calgary office & Laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of a variety of projects, assisting in new business development, reviewing the technical quality of deliverables, ensuring timely delivery on projects, and in the development and supervision of the Materials Engineering team. These responsibilities will be delivered within a framework that manages risks and prioritizes safety. This is a challenging position and will require an individual with a solid technical background combined with strong project management and inter-personal skills.Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and approval of engineering of materials (specifically asphalt, soils and concrete) providing expertise to the office, site work and laboratory operations
• Project management of assignments that may include the conducting and coordinating of a wide variety of projects on asphalt, soil and concrete, materials testing programs, investigations on existing roads, bridges, dams and other structures
• Preparation of technical proposals and reports
• Undertake materials investigations and studies
• Finalize and review reports and all project related correspondence with client
• Provide excellent customer service and a commitment to technical excellence
• Assist in supervision of materials engineering and technical staff (field work and lab)
• Build, mentor and maintain a high level of team performance
• Maintain and develop client relationships
• Develop and implement new business and marketing goals
• Effectively communicate, reinforce and model company policies and procedures
• Provide Safety Leadership

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering from an accrediated institution
• Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Association of Professional Engineer and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• A minimum of 10 years industry experience (since graduation) in providing practical materials engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, commercial development, resource industries, utilities, building structures)
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to establish and supervise materials engineering consulting services in a local or regional market
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and knowledge of regional markets
• Ability and desire to build and develop new and existing clients
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, management and leadership qualities
• Desire to provide excellent practical client service, and a commitment to technical excellence
• Must be well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, deliver on time and on budget
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.