Civil Materials Engineer Jobs

St. JOHN'S
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.
We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking a Civil/Construction Materials Engineer to join our St. John’s NL team. Including involvement with current projects in Qaqortoq, Greenland, and Argentia, Newfoundland. Responsible for the supervision of field and laboratory staff on project sites, act as the primary representative for client communication, review of technical work and overall performance, reporting and oversight of the materials quality control testing services in both the field and laboratory, and ensuring all work is in accordance with WSP’s and the Project’s, safety, quality, and environmental programs. Proposal preparation, engineering and project management activities of project opportunities with general work scope for construction projects including earthworks, granulars, portland cement concrete, and hot mix asphalt.
Why WSP?

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAre WSP
A day in the life:

• Client communication;
• C onducting laboratory/field tests and inspections and reporting test results for soils, concrete, and asphalt;
• Construction Material Engineering review and mix design;
• Project estimating and proposal submittals;
• C ommunicating effectively within a laboratory/field team environment;
• Supervision of field and laboratory staff;
• C alibrating, maintaining, and repairing testing equipment; and
• Your opportunities may include working on remote construction sites in northern climates with rotational schedule.
• Review and submission of testing results;
• Review and understanding of project specifications and testing standards ; DS-EN; ASTM; CSA;
• Other duties as assigned.
• A dhering to all Site Safety Absolutes and working safely in accordance with WSP and Site Health and Safety programs.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Able to make good decisions working in fast paced environment working in a laboratory and on a construction site in close proximity to equipment and people.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record and must be able to pass regular Drug and Alcohol and Fitness screening, as required;
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills;
• Thorough attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies;
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft suite;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, P.Eng and EIT candidates will be considered;
• Ability to achieve and maintain testing certification and required (CCIL or other)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• C andidates must be proficient in English (verbal and written);
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality;
• Knowledge of construction specifications, testing standards, materials testing delivery;
• Ability to w o r k in a laboratory and construction site environment in various weather conditions;
• Experienced in construction, materials or civil engineering is preferred;
• Candidates must be able to meet t he fitness requirements for this position which include the following physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, and they must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision;