Intermediate/Senior Materials Engineer

GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and in Ontario, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled Intermediate/Senior Materials Engineer to join our Team. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees that are multi-faceted and versatile with a variety of skills.

We are seeking a full-time Intermediate/Senior Materials Engineer in our Halifax, NS, office.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Currently registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering consulting.
• Experience managing materials engineering and testing projects.
• Experience delivering concrete laboratory testing services.
• Experience training laboratory and field testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Extensive familiarity with CSA, ASTM, and other applicable standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• CCIL certifications for testing concrete, aggregates, and/or asphalt are considered an asset.

Main Duties:

• Managing civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on materials engineering and testing, construction oversight, and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients on materials, geotechnical, and civil engineering projects.
• Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, technical reporting, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvement plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements and best practices to ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordination of field materials and geotechnical resources.
• Review and communication of field and laboratory reports and testing results to project teams and external clients.
• Collaborate with the project team, external clients, and stakeholders to design and execute materials engineering solutions.
• Development of technical reports related to materials engineering factual data and recommendations.
• Supporting the operations of a CCIL certified concrete laboratory.
• Mentor and training junior staff on field testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt.
• Mentor and training junior staff on laboratory concrete testing.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Actively collaborate with Branch Managers on business planning and market strategy.
• Provide leadership in client development and management, focusing on building sustainable relationships.
• Field testing of aggregates, soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• Various office, laboratory, and field tasks related to materials testing, geotechnical engineering, and environmental engineering.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all company policies.

Position:

• Full time (37.5 hours per standard week – varies with client workload).
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. The position is based in Halifax, NS, however occasional travel within the Maritimes may be required.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/193

Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn't for you, the next one might be!

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