CMT Materials Engineer

External Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Materials Engineer is responsible for reviewing construction materials test results such as Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, Soils, Flexible Base, Concrete and Asphalt Binder to ensure materials meet project specifications and regulatory standards. The Materials Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and ensuring the quality of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and transportation infrastructure. This engineer will oversee all laboratory operations and staff, providing general oversight and responsibility for staff and their efforts to complete materials testing for construction projects, pavement designs, concrete mix designs, HMA mixture designs, emulsion and foamed asphalt mixture designs, full depth reclamation and forensic projects requiring borings, Falling Weight Deflectometer, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, in-place densities, and other various non-destructive testing. Materials Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that roads and bridges are safe, durable, and able to withstand the demands of heavy traffic and harsh weather conditions.

Perform the Materials Engineer functions including overseeing laboratory manager and lab staff.
Select and test construction materials such as soils, flexible base, aggregates, HMA, asphalt binder, and concrete to ensure they meet project specifications and regulatory standards.
Develop and implement quality control procedures for materials used in construction projects.
Conduct lab and field tests to evaluate the strength, durability, and other properties of materials.
Analyze test results to identify potential issues and develop solutions to improve material performance.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals to manage construction projects.
Ensure that construction materials and processes comply with safety regulations.
Managing budgets and timelines for materials testing on construction projects.
Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to laboratory staff.
Continuous evaluation of the laboratories’ strengths and weaknesses.
Actively work with Austin GM to develop synergies with common clients, work force, etc.
Work with Austin GM to develop relationships with new potential Client’s to maintain a steady backlog of work and increase the existing Client base.
Develop and maintain existing and past clients for future work.
Provide timely responses to all proposals that management determines are worthy of pursuing.
Supervisory responsibilities include conducting performance reviews.
Minimum Requirements:

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
Texas P.E. is required with a minimum of 3 years of experience in materials engineering as a licensed professional engineer.Minimum of 10 years progressive experience with 3 or more years in management
Proven experience managing lab and construction materials testing.
Proven results in meeting internal or external client requirements for Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality.
Knowledge and experience leading, developing, and managing laboratories and projects requiring construction materials testing and inspection.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of Atlas.
Highly organized, self-motivated and results driven with the ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Perform the Materials Engineer functions including overseeing laboratory manager and lab staff.
Select and test construction materials such as soils, flexible base, aggregates, HMA, asphalt binder, and concrete to ensure they meet project specifications and regulatory standards.
Develop and implement quality control procedures for materials used in construction projects.
Conduct lab and field tests to evaluate the strength, durability, and other properties of materials.
Analyze test results to identify potential issues and develop solutions to improve material performance.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals to manage construction projects.
Ensure that construction materials and processes comply with safety regulations.
Managing budgets and timelines for materials testing on construction projects.
Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to laboratory staff.
Continuous evaluation of the laboratories’ strengths and weaknesses.
Actively work with Austin GM to develop synergies with common clients, work force, etc.
Work with Austin GM to develop relationships with new potential Client’s to maintain a steady backlog of work and increase the existing Client base.
Develop and maintain existing and past clients for future work.
Provide timely responses to all proposals that management determines are worthy of pursuing.
Supervisory responsibilities include conducting performance reviews.
Must have considerable knowledge and experience working with concrete, soils, base and asphalt pavement.
Experience providing contract administration and laboratory reporting.
Experience managing project inspection, material testing, and environmental compliance
Experience training lab staff and ability to develop SOP for in-house materials testing protocols.
Conduct project meetings with contractors, city governments and other project stakeholders
Assist with and prepare Client proposals and project presentations for RFP’s
Must have good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Other miscellaneous qualities:

Ability to perform in a high stress environment.
The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to read or interpret data as well as having the capacity to communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel professionally and effectively.
There is a strong emphasis on safety while working both in the office and in the field.

Requirements

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees and 140 offices throughout the US. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better.

We are a great company. Come join us!

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD D, voluntary life / AD D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion are at the core of our purpose values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf