Specialist Material Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridge Projects

Specialist Material Engineer
- Infrastructure and Bridge Projects Job Snapshot
- Role:
Specialist Material Engineer

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Civil & Structural Engineering

- Experience:

Relevant experience in materials engineering for major infrastructure and bridge projects; minimum years not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking a Specialist Material Engineer to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on evaluating construction materials, reviewing technical submissions, assessing material performance, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved standards, contractual requirements, and construction quality procedures. The Specialist Material Engineer will review materials used in major infrastructure and bridge construction projects, including concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, aggregates, asphalt, road base, subbase, backfill, pipes, precast elements, geosynthetics, waterproofing systems, and construction joints.

The role involves assessing material submittals, reviewing laboratory and field testing results, evaluating proposed material alternatives, and providing technical recommendations regarding material approvals, non-conformities, and corrective actions. Working closely with design engineers, quality assurance and quality control teams, site supervision personnel, contractors, suppliers, and testing laboratories, the successful candidate will support the resolution of complex material-related technical issues throughout construction and project closeout.

Applicants must hold a bachelor 's degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline and have relevant experience in materials engineering for major infrastructure and bridge projects. Previous experience on major infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates is preferred.

• Review and evaluate construction material submittals against approved project requirements.
• Assess technical data sheets, manufacturer documentation, certificates, and supporting material information.
• Verify material compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements.
• Evaluate the technical suitability of proposed materials for infrastructure and bridge construction.
• Identify discrepancies between material submissions and specified engineering requirements.
• Prepare technical assessments and recommendations regarding material compliance.
• Support the project team in making informed decisions on material acceptance and approval.

• Review concrete materials, reinforcement steel, and structural steel proposed for construction works.
• Evaluate aggregates, asphalt, road base, subbase, and backfill materials.
• Assess pipes, precast elements, and associated infrastructure construction products.
• Review geosynthetics, waterproofing materials, and construction joint systems.
• Verify that proposed materials meet relevant project specifications and performance requirements.
• Assess material suitability for intended construction applications.
• Identify material-related technical concerns that could affect construction quality or performance.

• Review concrete mix designs and supporting technical submissions.
• Assess reinforcement specifications and relevant material documentation.
• Evaluate asphalt mix designs against specified project requirements.
• Review supporting laboratory results and technical information.
  
  Verify compliance with applicable material acceptance criteria.
• Identify deficiencies or inconsistencies in proposed material compositions.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding mix design suitability and compliance.

• Review laboratory and field test results for construction materials.
• Verify that testing outcomes comply with specified acceptance criteria.
• Assess material testing methods and applicable technical standards.
• Review material durability, performance, and relevant quality characteristics.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories regarding material-related technical matters.
• Participate in material inspections and testing-related activities when required.
• Support compliance with approved project quality procedures and material testing…