Senior Infrastructure Materials Specialist

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Materials Specialist to join our Specialist Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR) team. We are looking for someone who can be our national expert on infrastructure materials, particularly steel and concrete, supported by other practitioners in the region and a global network of experts.

The mix of work will include specialist advice on durability design, problem investigation, specification writing and review, materials decarbonization strategies, and much more. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant research projects, including in partnership with industry and/or academia. Your involvement will vary from a brief phone conversation to being an integral part of the project team and may require occasional overseas travel. You will be exposed to a variety of projects, applications and construction types.

You will have the opportunity and will be encouraged to develop expertise in particular materials to suit your interests and to complement existing expertise within the team. The position will also provide the opportunity to develop your technical, project management, asset management and business development skills.

The opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

- Demonstrable interest in materials engineering for infrastructure projects, and desire to specialize in this area
- Knowledge of durability design strategies for steel and reinforced and unreinforced concrete
- Proficiency with relevant Canadian and USA standards, and knowledge of materials specifications
- Knowledge of sustainability impacts of reinforced concrete and steel over their lifecycle, and knowledge of embodied carbon reduction strategies and related performance impacts
- Knowledge of related materials and products, e.g. waterproofing, admixtures and additives
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Willingness to engage with standards committees and technical groups from CSA, CISC, American Concrete Institute, ASTM, Post-Tensioning Institute, or similar
- Willingness to travel occasionally, e.g. site visits

Is this role right for you?

- Minimum five years relevant industry experience
- At least a master’s degree in a relevant subject, such as civil, structural or materials engineering preferred but not required
- P. Eng. qualification preferred but not required
- Practical knowledge of concrete condition assessment and repair
- Knowledge of material characterization and testing
- Knowledge of construction techniques and experience on a construction site
- Supply chain experience or experience in material R&D
- Knowledge in 3D concrete printing or other advanced construction methods
- Knowledge of or interest in other materials and their use in the built environment, such as non-ferrous metals, masonry, glass, stone, or ceramics

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.  If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $90,000 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at  www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup  .

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world. 

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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