Materials Engineer - Lisle, IL

Bowman has an opportunity for a Materials Engineering to join our team in Lisle, IL.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

The Materials Engineer monitors quality control programs and quality assurance testing performed for a project. The Materials Engineer also provides required materials documentation of project records and sub-consultant invoicing. This position requires all necessary effort and time required to meet established deadlines. The Materials Engineer monitors project specific quality assurance testing as well as any soil analysis and soils characteristics. The Materials Engineer also monitors foundation analysis work and development and implementation of concrete and asphalt mix designs. This position may require frequent travel, as well as all necessary effort and time required to meet established deadlines is required.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.

Do the Work

• Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the materials testing engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Oversee and coordinate materials inspection for quality assurance and independent assurance sampling and testing for mixtures.
• Review mixture reports for accuracy and compliance to the contract requirements.
• Track material inspection, including source certification and the respective documentation.
• Maintain organized records of materials related documentation.
• Monitor contractor progress payment to confirm that all work on the project that has been incorporated is in compliance with contract material requirements.
• Assist field staff with materials issues and general inspection as required.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Perform on-site observations/inspections to confirm compliance with the local building code and project contract documents.
• Collect samples per company and project requirements.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Assist in recruiting and training younger staff.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction. 
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or commensurate relevant experience. 
• Five or more (5 ) years of experience performing multi-discipline special materials inspections and testing.
• Completed IDOT/QC required courses (Concrete Level I & II, Mixture Aggregate Technician or Aggregate Technician).
• Experience with asphalt or concrete plant management, a plus.
• ACI Level I for concrete sampling/testing, or the ability to secure, a plus.
• Radiation safety training for the use of nuclear density gauges, or the ability to secure. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• IDOT’s MISTIC database and Tollway I-MIRS database knowledge required.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans. 

• Partially indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.