Concrete Materials Specialist

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The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us – Shape the materials engineering solutions that support Alberta's most critical infrastructure. From complex concrete rehabilitation to performance‑driven asphalt mix design, your expertise will directly influence the durability, safety, and longevity of industrial, municipal, and transportation assets across the province.

Based in Calgary or Edmonton, you'll lead high‑impact materials engineering projects, deepen client partnerships, and help guide the technical growth of our Alberta Materials Group.

Your Impact

• Deliver expert consulting services across industrial, commercial, municipal, highway, and residential sectors, supporting both new construction and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.
• Lead and execute materials engineering assignments, maintaining strong billability while ensuring high‑quality project delivery.
• Develop and review concrete mix designs, mass concrete thermal mitigation strategies, and durability assessments that strengthen long‑term infrastructure performance.
• Conduct structural repair and rehabilitation design, including non‑destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete.
• Prepare specifications, technical reports, proposals, and contract administration documentation for concrete and construction technology projects.
• Provide asphalt pavement engineering expertise through mix design, review, and performance evaluation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring technical excellence across the team.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, contributing to strategic growth within Alberta and across Canada.
• Represent WSP in industry associations and technical committees (e.g., CSA, ACI, ICRI), elevating our presence through presentations, conferences, and committee participation.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You bring 10+ years of hands‑on experience in materials engineering in Canada, with deep expertise in concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and pavement systems.
• You're a forward‑thinking problem solver with strong technical judgment and the ability to independently manage complex assignments.
• You hold P.Eng. designation with APEGA and apply your technical skills to real‑world challenges across various construction environments.
• You're confident in both field and lab settings — from remote sites to adverse weather conditions — and maintain all required safety and licensing requirements, including a valid Alberta driver's license.
• You thrive on client interaction, business development, and contributing to long‑term strategic growth.
• You bring advanced knowledge of CSA and ASTM materials testing standards and their application within engineering design and assessment.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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: $122,900 – $162,800
• MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to shape the future of materials engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

WSP  is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

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• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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