Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete
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About the Role
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The Opportunity
Build the Future of Materials Engineering
You’ll be at the center of our growing Materials Engineering practice, shaping WSP’s presence across British Columbia, Canada, and globally.
Bringing deep technical expertise in concrete and construction materials, you’ll also act as a trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and internal teams.
This role blends high‐impact project delivery, business development leadership, and mentoring, giving you influence over both the growth of our Vancouver practice and the development of the next generation of materials engineers.
Working closely with the Materials Engineering Manager, you’ll help set strategic priorities, expand our client base, and contribute to some of BC’s most meaningful infrastructure projects.
Your Impact
- Deliver materials engineering consulting services across industrial, commercial, municipal, transportation, and residential projects in BC, Canada, and globally.
- Lead technical work in concrete, aggregates, asphalt pavement, durability, soils, and condition assessments.
- Prepare and review specifications, contract documents, proposals, and technical reports.
- Develop and validate concrete mix designs, pavement designs, structural repair strategies, and mass concrete thermal mitigation solutions.
- Perform and oversee non‐destructive evaluation, service‐life modelling, and durability assessments of concrete structures.
- Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, industry participation, and mentoring junior engineers.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Materials Engineering with a focus on construction materials; a Master’s or Ph.D. is an asset.
- 10+ years of materials engineering experience in Canada, with British Columbia experience considered a strong asset.
- Deep technical expertise in concrete design, condition assessment, rehabilitation, and materials testing to CSA and ASTM standards.
- Proven ability to independently lead complex technical assignments while balancing client, schedule, and budget priorities.
- Demonstrated business development capability, including client management, proposal leadership, and industry networking.
- Registered P.Eng. with EGBC (or eligible), with a valid BC Driver’s License and ability to work in varied field conditions.
Why Choose WSP?
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400 MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join us in British Columbia and help reimagine how materials engineering strengthens the communities we serve.
Apply today and be part of something built to last.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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