Materials Engineer

Job Description Job Summary The materials engineer will create, optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of structural and architectural precast concrete products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various departments including quality control, engineering, production and field operations. The materials engineer will be detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment. Responsibilities Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize high performance concrete mixes for precast plants including specialty mixes for structural and architectural precast concrete wall panels Support with mix design and troubleshooting for ready mix products Pre-bid review of project specifications Planning and coordinating field/plant and laboratory testing of construction materials Develop repair procedures for defective product which permanently restores appearance, durability and structural capacity Conduct job functions as needed between plant and field working environments Requirements Minimum of five years of practical engineering experience within a relevant field, preferably focusing on concrete mix-designs Civil Engineering Degree in concrete materials engineering Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and MTO Standards Relevant concrete testing certifications such as ACI FT Level 1 and ACI-SCC would be considered strong assets Willingness to travel between plants as well as to project construction sites as required Must be adaptable to overtime where required to meet project / production deadlines Ability to work with salaried and hourly workforce in a plant environment This posting represents a current vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this role. Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually. As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team building events. About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

The Materials Engineer creates, optimizes, and monitors concrete mix designs for structural and architectural precast products. They collaborate across departments to support quality control, production, and field operations while developing repair procedures for defective products.

Candidates must have a Civil Engineering degree in concrete materials engineering and at least five years of practical experience in a relevant field. Knowledge of CSA, ASTM, and MTO standards is required, with ACI certifications considered a strong asset.

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • RRSP • Tax-free savings account options • Educational scholarships for dependents • Health & wellness programming • Team building events

• LeadershipPreferred

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• Concrete Mix Design
• Structural Precast Concrete
• Architectural Precast Concrete
• Quality Control
• Laboratory Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Project Specification Review
• Repair Procedure Development
• CSA Standards
• ASTM Standards
• MTO Standards
• ACI FT Level 1
• ACI-SCC
• Civil Engineering
• Leadership

• Engineering
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level