WSP

Senior Materials Engineer, Concrete

WSP$147K — $195K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Materials Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
  • 10+ years of materials engineering experience, especially in Canada.
  • Strong expertise in concrete design, assessment, and materials testing to CSA and ASTM standards.
  • Ability to manage complex technical projects, meeting client needs while balancing schedules and budgets.
  • Proven track record in business development, client management, and industry networking.
  • Registered P.Eng. with EGBC (or eligible) and a valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver consulting services for various project types including industrial and commercial.
  • Lead technical initiatives in concrete, aggregates, and asphalt durability assessments.
  • Prepare and review specifications, proposals, and technical reports.
  • Develop concrete mix designs and structural repair strategies.
  • Oversee non-destructive evaluations and service-life modeling of concrete.
  • Engage clients to foster business growth and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the Materials Engineering practice in British Columbia.
  • Involvement in significant infrastructure projects locally and globally.
  • Mentorship opportunities for developing the next generation of engineers.
  • Collaborative environment with skilled professionals across diverse projects.
  • Strengthening community ties through impactful engineering solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.
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 Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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1959

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