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Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete

WSP Vancouver, Kelowna, BC senior full-time

Salary

$147,500 – $195,400 per year

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Description

You will be at the center of our growing Materials Engineering practice, shaping WSP's presence across British Columbia, Canada, and globally. As a Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete, you will bring deep technical expertise in concrete and construction materials and act as a trusted advisor to clients, industry partners, and internal teams.

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?

  • 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

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

Skills

Required

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Concrete Design
  • Condition Assessment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Materials Testing
  • CSA standards
  • ASTM standards
  • Client Management
  • Proposal Leadership
  • Industry Networking

Nice to have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Civil or Materials Engineering
  • British Columbia experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/95228

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