Materials Engineer (Architectural/Structural)

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 innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Materials Engineer (Architectural/Structural) to join our team! The Materials Engineer will be responsible for managing and providing technical oversight of all construction materials engineering, testing, approval, inspection, and compliance activities across the project. The role will ensure that materials proposed and used by contractors comply with approved project specifications, applicable standards, design requirements, and client requirements. The Materials Engineer position will coordinate closely with Materials Engineering, Quality, Construction, Procurement Engineering, Testing Laboratories, Independent Inspection Agencies, Consultants, Contractors, and Materials Suppliers, Manufacturers, Cement Concrete Batching Plants and Asphalt Plants to ensure the timely review, approval, inspection, testing, storage, handling, and traceability of construction materials throughout the project lifecycle. The Materials Engineer dedicated to overseeing and managing all material-related workflows and compliance processes. To ensure seamless coordination between within Materials Management Team and all departments. What You'll Be Doing: - Strategic Procurement Review and Tracking: Approved Materials List (AML), Project Approved Materials List (PAML), and Long Lead Items (LLI) tracking. - Materials Governance (MQG) Submittals & Planning: Materials Management Plans (MMPs)/Procurement Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection Assignment Package (IAP), Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIM), Supplier/Manufacturer ITPs, Third Part Inspector CVs, Contractor's Materials Team CVs and PQCS CVs Reviews. - Vendors, Third Party Testing & Inspection Agencies, Materials Technical Approvals: Prequalification Submittals (PQDs), Material Technical Submittals (MATs), FAT Witnessing Plans, Factory Acceptance Testing Procedures (FATPs). - Physical Evaluations & Field Verification: Samples (SMPs), Mockups, Laboratory Mix Design (JMF) Trials, Concrete Plant Trials Witness Activities, Asphalt (HMA) Plant Trials Witness Activities. - Inspections & Testing: Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and Third-Party/Specialized Testing Laboratories and Independent Inspection Agencies Assessments. What Required Skills You'll Bring: - Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline. - 8+ years of relevant experience in construction materials engineering, materials testing, quality control, or project quality management. - Proven experience in major airport, infrastructure, civil, roads, utilities, or large-scale construction projects. - Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, specifications, and material approval processes. - Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and accredited testing laboratories. - Good understanding of material quality requirements and construction specifications. - Professional Engineering certification is preferred. - ACI, NICET, ASQ, or equivalent materials/testing certification is an advantage. - Relevant laboratory or materials testing certifications are preferred. - ISO 9001 / Quality Management certification is an advantage. - Relevant pavement, concrete, asphalt, or geotechnical materials certifications are advantageous. - Construction Materials Engineering - Material Submittal & Approval - Material Testing & Inspection - Material Compliance & Verification - Material Traceability - Material Testing Plans - Material Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) - Concrete & Cementitious Materials - Aggregates & Soils - Asphalt & Pavement Materials - Reinforcement & Structural Steel - Pipes & Utility Materials - Geotextiles & Geosynthetics - Geotechnical Materials - Laboratory Testing & Test Results Review - Mix Design Review - Concrete Testing - Asphalt Testing - Soil & Compaction Testing - CBR & Field Density Testing - NCR & Corrective Action Management - Material Quality Auditing - Supplier & Manufacturer Evaluation - Factory / Source Inspection - Material Storage & Preservation - Technical Submittal Review - ASTM / AASHTO / BS / EN / ISO Standards - Material Documentation & Handover Dossiers - MS Excel & Technical Reporting What Desired Skills You'll Bring: - Aviation-Specific Standards (Interpret and enforce ICAO, FAA, EASA, and local civil aviation authority specifications across all civil/structural pavement materials) - Design Development Review (Critically review technical specifications, design drawings, and material submit

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline. 8+ years of relevant experience in construction materials engineering, materials testing, quality control, or project quality management. Proven experience in major airport, infrastructure, civil, roads, utilities, or large-scale construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, specifications, and material approval processes. Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and accredited testing laboratories. Good understanding of material quality requirements and construction specifications. Professional Engineering certification is preferred. ACI, NICET, ASQ, or equivalent materials/testing certification is an advantage. Relevant laboratory or materials testing certifications are preferred. ISO 9001 / Quality Management certification is an advantage. Relevant pavement, concrete, asphalt, or geotechnical materials certifications are advantageous.