Material Engineer- Electrical

About the Role
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At the company, employees are valued, embraced for their agility, and supported in their growth. This role as a Materials Engineer - Electrical is an opportunity to thrive while working with exceptional people, unleashing your talent, and redefining what is possible.

As a Materials Engineer, Electrical, you will be responsible for managing and providing technical oversight of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction materials, equipment, components, and systems throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures that MEP materials and specialized equipment proposed and installed by contractors comply with project technical specifications, design drawings, international MEP standards, local codes, and client requirements.
You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Construction Management, Procurement Engineering, Testing Laboratories, Independent Third-Party Inspection Agencies, Consultants, Contractors, and MEP Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers to ensure timely technical review, approval, inspection, factory testing, site handling, preservation, and full traceability of all MEP materials and assets.
You will be dedicated to overseeing all material-related workflows and compliance processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strategic Procurement Review & Tracking: Manage Approved Materials List (AML), Project Approved Materials List (PAML), and Long-Lead Items (LLI) tracking for major MEP equipment and packages (e.g., chillers, transformers, switchgear, generators, pumps, air handling units, piping systems).
• Materials Governance (MQG) Submittals & Planning: Develop Materials Management Plans (MMPs), Quality Plans, Inspection Assignment Packages (IAP), Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIM), Supplier/Manufacturer Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Third-Party Inspector (TPI) CVs, reviewing Contractor’s MEP Materials Staff CVs.
• Vendors, Third-Party Testing & Technical Approvals: Oversee Prequalification Submittals (PQDs), Material Technical Submittals (MATs), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) witnessing plans, and FAT Procedures (FATPs) for critical electrical and mechanical apparatus.
• Physical Evaluations & Field Verification: Conduct Material Samples (SMPs), Equipment Mockups, Bench Testing, Cable/Piping Sample Testing, and Site Mockup Assessments.
• Inspections, Testing & Certification: Manage Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Material Receiving Inspections, and Independent Laboratory/Third-Party Agency Assessments for specialized MEP components.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in construction materials engineering, materials testing, quality control, or project quality management.
• Proven experience in major airport, infrastructure, civil, roads, utilities, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, specifications, and material approval processes.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and accredited testing laboratories.
• Good understanding of material quality requirements and construction specifications.
• Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
• ACI, NICET, ASQ, or equivalent materials/testing certification is an advantage.
• Relevant laboratory or materials testing certifications are preferred.
• ISO 9001 / Quality Management certification is an advantage.
• Relevant pavement, concrete, asphalt, or geotechnical materials certifications are advantageous.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• MEP & Aviation/Infrastructure Standards: Deep technical working knowledge to interpret and enforce international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, ASTM, CIBSE, SMACNA) and aviation-specific or regional authority specifications.
• Design Development & Specification Review: Ability to critically review MEP technical specifications, single-line diagrams (SLDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), design drawings, and technical submittals.
• Regulatory Compliance & AHJ Coordination: Extensive experience liaising with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and ensuring adherence to local electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire-life-safety codes.
• Quality Management & Technical Process Control: Expertise in implementing quality assurance protocols and vendor quality audits.
• Specialized MEP Materials & Equipment Testing: Ability to define test protocols and oversee site/laboratory testing for various critical electrical apparatus.
• Procurement Engineering & Vendor Assessment: Capability to conduct technical audits of MEP equipment manufacturers and fabricators and ensure technical compliance evaluations.

Benefits and Opportunity
The company equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Employees receive investment in their wellbeing, with opportunities for endless growth as they aim for the stars. Imagine next and join the quest!