Senior Materials Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Materials Engineer to join our team to conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing activities to verify that contractor-selected materials and construction processes meet project specifications and standards.

Missions/Main Duties

• Review and assess the suitability of concrete mix designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, develop, and implement materials improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing activities to verify that contractor-selected materials and construction processes meet project specifications and standards.
• Review and recommend appropriate materials for specific engineering and construction applications.
• Assess material characteristics and performance properties, including durability, sustainability, conductivity, and resistance to environmental conditions.
• Evaluate and compare material properties to determine the feasibility and acceptability of proposed material substitutions.
• Review the impact of new standards, code revisions, and specification changes on project materials and construction practices.
• Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Provide technical support and guidance on material performance issues and construction-related material challenges.
• Review and approve contractor quality plans, material procedures, and related documentation.
• Assess the environmental implications of materials, products, and construction processes, including waste reduction and sustainability considerations.
• Review and approve material testing results to verify compliance with performance requirements, including resistance to heat, corrosion, chemicals, and environmental exposure.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluations related to material suppliers, products, and performance assessments.
• Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct supplier quality audits as required.
• Provide site support and technical advice regarding material failures, specification deviations, cracking, surface defects, settlement issues, earthworks performance, and other construction material concerns.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design, selection, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of construction materials.
• Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, material testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Good understanding of international standards and specifications related to material engineering.
• Experience reviewing concrete mix designs, earthworks materials, construction products, and material compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site