Intermediate Materials Engineer, Concrete Technology - Vancouver - WSP Canada

Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity - Your Impact Starts Here

Join our Materials Engineering team in Vancouver, BC, where your curiosity for concrete and other construction materials technology will help shape resilient, high-performing infrastructure across British Columbia, Canada, and worldwide.

As a Junior to Intermediate Materials Engineer, you'll deepen your technical expertise, learn from seasoned specialists, and contribute to projects spanning industrial, commercial, municipal, transportation, and residential sectors. This is your chance to build hands‑on experience and be part of a collaborative group delivering practical, science‑driven solutions.

Your Impact

• Supporting materials consulting for new construction, condition assessments, and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.
• Conducting fieldwork and site reviews and preparing technical documentation that strengthens project delivery.
• Assisting in developing specifications and participating in contract administration activities focused on concrete and construction materials.
• Preparing proposals and technical reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participating in concrete mix design, review, and optimization activities.
• Supporting structural repair and rehabilitation design tasks.
• Assisting with non‑destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures.
• Contributing to service‑life modelling and durability assessments.
• Assisting with pavement mix design and review.
• Performing field and laboratory testing of concrete and aggregates aligned with CSA and ASTM standards.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil or Materials Engineering with a passion for construction materials; a Master's or PhD is an asset.
• 1-5 years of experience in materials engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Eligibility for EIT or P.Eng. registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Willingness to travel for project work and perform duties in varied environmental conditions, including remote sites and inclement weather.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Strong technical writing, analysis, and communication abilities.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and future generations.

• Proudly Canadian, we are dedicated to positively impacting the world around us.
• WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, bringing together over 68,000 talented people across 40 countries.
• We offer top‑tier projects, supported by an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity of thought.
• We provide flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and support for professional growth and credentialing.
• You'll be empowered with industry‑leading tools, mentorship, and opportunities to advance your career.

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
• MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Be part of a team that believes in curiosity, creativity, and the power of engineering to improve everyday life. If you're ready to grow your expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and help redefine what's possible in materials engineering.

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.

At WSP:

• 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

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

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).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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