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Senior Engineer, Cement-based Materials

ICON is looking for a Senior Engineer who will lead the development of new technologies to improve and localize our proprietary cementitious binder “Lavacrete”. As a Senior Engineer in the Material Science team, you will provide guidance related to testing, new formulations, and insights into developing new Lavacrete binders as well as provide support to improve existing formulations. The role will require close collaboration with other departments and leading interdisciplinary projects. This is an on-site role that will report to ICON's Sr. Director of Material Science out of our Austin, TX campus.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development initiatives of new formulations of cement-based 3D-printable materials and optimize the performance of existing formulations and mix designs. 
• Design and execute testing programs focused on performance evaluation and optimization of 3D-printed materials and structures. 
• Act as an internal subject matter expert and resource to other ICON teams (engineering, architecture, operations).
• Prepare and independently lead material testing campaigns and collaborate with other teams on their successful execution. 
• Troubleshoot material performance in ICON’s Vulcan and Magma systems and provide feedback to the technology teams on possible solutions and performance improvements. 
• Support the development of ICON’s projects (development, design, construction, post-construction).
• Create a project-specific quality control/assurance program and oversee ICON materials compliance with project specifications and building codes.
• Provide support and training to junior engineers and laboratory personnel.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• M.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus on cement-based materials or equivalent.  
• Expert knowledge of fundamentals of concrete and cement-based materials science and technology.
• Experience in the evaluation of cement-based materials using standardized (ASTM, EN, ISO) and one-off test methods and procedures.
• Understanding of concrete-related codes, regulations, and specifications (ACI 301, ACI 318, ACI 332, ICC AC 509, etc.).
• Experience in the development, optimization, and performance troubleshooting of concrete mixtures and/or other cement-based products (grouts, dry mortars, etc.).
• A quick learner capable of understanding the operational aspects of hardware, electrical, controls, and software systems utilized by the company.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and/or supervising teams and other professionals, including multidisciplinary teams and/or laboratory technicians.  
• Experience in analyzing large data sets and ability to draw data-driven conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to ensure the company’s goals and objectives are met.
• Willingness to be “hands-on” both in the laboratory and in the field. 
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks daily (e.g. transition from office work to fieldwork at a moment’s notice).
• Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps > 100 °F or below freezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position may require travel up to 30%.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
• Previous experience in 3D printing with cementitious materials. 
• Sound understanding of concrete structural engineering and analysis.
• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• Experience with a dry mortar production process. 
• An engineer in nature eager to learn various aspects of the large-scale 3D printing process (hardware, control and software systems, architecture, and design).
• A skilled user and/or ability to quickly learn how to use various software tools for data analysis, data acquisition, and cement-based materials performance modeling.