Engineer - Materials

AECOM is seeking a Materials Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves obtaining approvals for materials submittals, preparing asphalt and concrete mix designs, ensuring quality control, interacting with clients and consultants, and conducting tests on materials. Responsibilities include supervising technical staff, maintaining quality management documents, and analyzing product failures. The position emphasizes collaboration within a global team dedicated to delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.
Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

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• Responsible for obtaining approvals for materials submittal in all activities.
• Responsible for preparing Asphalt mix designs of various types i.e. Base, Binder and wearing course, obtaining approvals from consultant\Engineers and ensuring the same to be produced from Asphalt plant.
• Responsible for preparation of various concrete mix designs and conducted plant trials to ensuring the quality of concrete mix.
• Responsible for interaction with consultants and client for day-to-day activities that take place at site regarding workmanship of the product quality standard maintain for the work.
• Control of Non-Confirming product at site and inspection of all incoming materials to the site.
• Ensuring maintenance of all Quality management documents and Record Viz plans, Inspection, test record and chick list.
• developing, modifying, testing, and evaluating materials
• providing technical advice about the suitability of materials diagnosing faults
• advising on, planning, and organising inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• overseeing operational quality control processes
• liaising with suppliers, customers, and manufacturing/development staff
• supervising technical staff
• Conduct and ensure in-depth Fracture Analysis and Technical Reports.
• Maintain cycle time objective within responsibility areas.
• Address materials and process concerns from suppliers, manufacturing, and customers.
• Offer material information and data to Engineering.
• Update material logs.
• Test at external sources.
• Interpret results, write reports, and communicate with client representative engineers.
• Analyse product failure data and laboratory test results in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
• Design and direct the testing and/or control of processing procedures.
• Determine appropriate methods for construction of works.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material testing procedures that meet project specification, and performance standards.
• Review material submittals and make recommendations for material selection based on specification objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Aware of Abu Dhabi Standards and Regulations

Aware of Roads, Structures, and Civil Infrastructure Works

10 years experience overall 5 years experience in the UAE PREFERRED

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10126784

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Construction

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI