Senior Materials Engineer
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About the Role
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be you.
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Responsibilities
- Review and assess suitability of concrete mix designs for compliance with project specifications
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop material improvement initiatives
- Conduct design reviews, investigations, inspections, and testing activities
- Evaluate and recommend suitable materials for engineering applications
- Assess material characteristics including durability, sustainability, and environmental resistance
- Identify non conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records
- Provide technical guidance on material performance and testing results
- Review and approve contractor quality plans and material documentation
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations on supplier performance and material compliance
- Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct audits
Requirements
- Experience in materials engineering, particularly concrete mix design and testing
- Knowledge of industry standards and specifications for construction materials
- Ability to conduct design reviews, investigations, and inspections
- Experience with quality management and corrective actions
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Overview
- In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovati
What You'll Be Doing
- Review and assess the suitability of concrete mix designs to ensure compliance with project specifications and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, develop, and implement material improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Conduct design reviews, investigations, inspections, and testing activities to verify that contractor selected materials and construction processes comply with project requirements and industry standards.
- Evaluate and recommend the most suitable materials for specific engineering and construction applications.
- Assess material characteristics and performance properties, including durability, sustainability, electrical conductivity, and environmental resistance.
- Evaluate and compare material properties to determine the feasibility and acceptability of proposed material substitutions.
- Review the impact of new standards and revisions to existing standards on project materials and construction practices.
- Identify non conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and successfully closed out.
- Provide technical guidance and support regarding material performance, testing results, and construction related material issues.
- Review and approve contractor quality plans, procedures, and material related documentation.
- Assess environmental considerations associated with materials, products, and construction processes, including waste management and sustainability impacts.
- Review and approve material test results to verify resistance to environmental conditions such as heat, corrosion, chemical exposure, and other performance requirements.
Additional Duties
- Prepare technical reports, evaluations, and recommendations related to supplier performance, material compliance, and product assessments.
- Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct supplier quality audits as required.
- Provide site support and technical advice related to material failures, specification deviations, cracking, surface defects in concrete, settlement issues, and earthworks performance concerns.
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