Project/Materials Engineer; Fort Smith, AR
Job in
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 72916, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
CRH Plc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Join a Team Where Innovation, Impact, and Excellence Meet
Are you passionate about engineering innovation and ready to drive the future of construction materials? We're searching for an exceptional Project/Materials Engineer to join our dynamic team-a professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, optimizing processes, and leaving a tangible mark on transformative projects.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Be a Catalyst for Change:
Collaborate on engineering projects that redefine how we design, produce, and deliver essential materials like aggregate, asphalt, concrete, sand and gravel.
* Innovate and Optimize:
Apply your technical know-how to elevate mix designs, enhance plant efficiency, and ensure seamless, high-quality material delivery-making a real impact on each project's success.
* Lead with Insight:
Interpret complex project plans and specifications, ensuring our materials always exceed expectations.
* Drive Results:
Oversee cost tracking, price estimation, and resource analysis, helping us deliver value and excellence every time.
What You'll Do
* Tackle challenges related to material science, production techniques, and environmental sustainability.
* Optimize ready-mix concrete and asphalt, streamlining everything from raw material selection to plant performance and logistics.
* Analyze project documentation, ensuring material compliance and crafting clear, compelling submittals for aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
* Collaborate with Quality Control and Environmental Teams to uphold the highest standards in safety, operations, and regulatory compliance.
* Design and manage plant improvement initiatives-your ideas will shape tomorrow's best practices.
* Engage in general surveying, inventory management, and reserve analysis, ensuring our projects are built to last.
* Participate in inspections, ensuring every process meets or exceeds environmental, safety, and health standards.
* Foster a safe, inclusive work environment where professionalism and collaboration are the norm.
What We're Looking For
* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution; advanced degrees or additional certifications are a plus.
* Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.
* Experience or internship in construction materials, mining, or quality control is a bonus-but we value passion and drive above all.
Skills & Mindset
* Analytical powerhouse with a talent for innovative problem-solving.
* Confident communicator-both in writing and in person-who can make technical details clear and engaging.
* Meticulous and organized, able to juggle multiple projects and adapt to evolving priorities.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and a quick study with new technology.
* Collaborative spirit with a professional, positive attitude.
Work Expectations
* Dedication to regulatory compliance (OSHA/MSHA, Federal, and State laws), personal safety, and environmental stewardship.
* Reliable, punctual, and ready to roll up your sleeves, whether in the office, lab, plant, or on-site.
* Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed to meet project demands.
Physical &
Work Environment Requirements
* Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
* Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
* Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
* Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
* Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
* Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
* Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ready to Engineer Your Future?
If you're eager to build a legacy of innovation and excellence-and to grow with a company that values your ambition and ideas-then we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us construct a better tomorrow.
What CRH Offers You
* Highly competitive base pay
* Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
* Group retirement savings program
* Health and wellness programs
* An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional…
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