Material Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure

About the role

Parsons is looking for a Material Engineer to join its team in Qatar. The role manages material engineering activities and supports quality assurance for roads, drainage, utilities and associated infrastructure works, ensuring construction materials meet project specifications, standards and contract requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturer certifications and test reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate material sources and recommend approval of materials, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitor laboratory and field testing and validate mix designs for asphalt, concrete, backfill, aggregates and other materials.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, inspectors, contractors, laboratories and suppliers on material matters.
• Monitor material quality trends, review non-conformance reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Inspect sites for proper material handling, storage, installation and usage, and support QA/QC activities.
• Prepare material engineering reports, technical assessments and quality documentation, and assist with project handover.
• Support continuous improvement and help resolve material issues during construction.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in material engineering and quality assurance for construction and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Experience with material engineering on roads, highways, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects.
• MMUP/MME certification in Qatar.
• Desired: experience delivering major roads, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC, familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and large-scale infrastructure supervision projects.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of international standards, testing methods and quality requirements for construction materials.
• Excellent communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.