Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what\xe2\x80\x99s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. When it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

Jacobs is looking for a Material Engineer specialized in durability related to infrastructure projects in the Middle East Region. This is a key position providing material science advise to cross cutter disciplines involving bridge, water, ports and marine, rail and buildings.

You will be responsible for preparing durability strategy for the project, developing specification and development of materials to advance technologies of many kinds. You will be an expert in understanding the properties and behaviors of different construction materials, from raw materials to finished products.

As a Material Engineer, you will be developing durability strategy for infrastructure projects exposed to harsh environmental conditions in the Middle East. You will be developing best combination of construction materials suitable for exposure conditions whilst developing specifications for materials to assess how resistant they are to heat, corrosion or chemical attack. You will be responsible for assessing materials for specific qualities (such as electrical conductivity, durability, renewability) and considering the implications for waste and other environmental pollution issues of any product or process. This is a great opportunity for you to ensure that products comply with national and international legal and quality standards and be advising on inspection, maintenance, and repair procedures.

We are looking for the following skills:

• Ability to write specifications for steel including coat and painting protection
• Ability to write performance specifications for Cathodic protection systems
• Ability to develop Corrosion Monitoring and Corrosion Inhibition Philosophies and perform Material Selection Studies for steel structures
• Able to undertake Durability study and Assessments including Life Cycle analysis
• Ability to perform corrosion failure analysis upon Project/ Assets request
• Concrete Mix design
• Condition Assessment of existing structures
• Repair strategies for concrete structures
• Understanding of Underwater concreting
• Thermal Modelling of mass concrete is preferred
• Understanding of Concrete in Arabian Peninsular including CIRIA 766

Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

As a successful candidate will have a degree with a specialization in Material Science from an internationally recognized and accredited university. You will be highly proficient in using software/tools associated with durability modelling and have a thorough knowledge of Euro codes, DMRB and AASHTO. You will have a working knowledge of international specifications and Middle Eastern authorities/local municipality specifications. You will be working with a great team so you must have an open and approachable nature, who strives to help and inspire others within the team. You would ideally have experience in design and build schemes, be progressing towards achieving membership/accreditation of an appropriate engineering council or body. You must be fluent in English - reading, writing, and speaking (required) and Arabic is desirable but not mandatory.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions \xe2\x80\x93 we are committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too \xe2\x80\x93 from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals \xe2\x80\x93 all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.

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