QA/QC / Materials Engineer

Job Description: QA/QC / Materials Engineer Qatar Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC / Materials Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will oversee all aspects of material quality control, testing, and assurance on large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications and international standards through effective planning, coordination, and implementation of QA/QC practices. What You ll Be Doing • Reviewing and evaluating material submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards. • Providing all necessary support to the construction team related to material submissions, approvals, testing, and sampling. • Participating in the quality control of materials, including laboratory and field testing, acceptance of used materials, and review/acceptance of remedial and corrective measures. • Inspecting and ensuring the quality of construction materials used in sewerage, drainage, outfalls, pump stations, treatment works, roads, and highways. • Preparing, implementing, and monitoring QA/QC plans in alignment with international quality assurance standards and project-specific requirements. • Analyzing laboratory and technical reports, conducting acceptance sampling plans, and implementing testing and quality control measures. • Leading and motivating the project QA/QC team, including Senior Works Inspectors / Works Inspectors (Materials), fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards of quality. • Preparing clear, concise, and accurate technical reports related to material testing, quality control, and compliance. • Participating in all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, construction, testing, commissioning, and close-out, with a focus on materials and QA/QC. • Planning and overseeing project close-out requirements related to materials and QA/QC, ensuring proper documentation and approvals from stakeholders such as Drainage Operation and Maintenance Department, Road Maintenance Department, EBD-DCU, and municipalities. • Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary clearances and approvals for project completion and handover. What Desired Skills You ll Bring • Experience in arid terrain and strong understanding of the suitability and performance of plant and construction materials under such conditions. • Experience in urban design and supervision, including high-end commercial landscapes and associated civil/landscape works. • Experience in preparation of reports and submissions with conceptual elements and visual content. • Advanced proficiency in relevant software including Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and contemporary digital imagery/visualization software. • Strong coordination skills to manage relationships with internal departments, contractors, and external authorities. • Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited university, subject to approval by the Engineer. • 10 years of total post-graduate experience, including at least 7 years in similar materials / QA/QC roles on large-scale infrastructure projects. • Extensive experience in quality control and assurance related to sewerage, drainage, road and highway construction, and related civil works. • Strong background in Quality Assurance Specifications, Statistical Quality Control, and materials testing procedures (laboratory and field). • In-depth understanding of international QA/QC standards and proven experience implementing these on major infrastructure projects. • Ability to lead QA/QC teams, manage material testing activities, supervise materials inspectors, and ensure full compliance with project standards. • Ability to interpret complex contract documents including plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and to review drawings, specifications, and installations for constructability. • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. • Must have valid MME (UPDA) registration in Qatar.