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About Candidate
Material Engineer II / Highway Engineer
Position Summary:
The Material Engineer II / Highway Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and compliance of construction materials used in road and highway projects. The role involves overseeing laboratory and field testing, verifying material specifications against standards, and providing technical guidance to the project team to ensure that construction works meet contractual, national, and international requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and conduct testing of construction materials such as soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards (ASTM, AASHTO, DPWH, or equivalent).
Review, approve, and monitor sources of construction materials (quarries, batching plants, asphalt plants).
Evaluate material test results, prepare quality reports, and recommend corrective actions when materials or works are found non-conforming.
Ensure that material sampling, handling, storage, and testing comply with quality management systems (QMS) and project requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, resident engineers, and contractors regarding material approvals and quality concerns.
Inspect ongoing highway construction works to ensure proper material application and workmanship (e.g., asphalt paving, concrete placement, subgrade and subbase compaction).
Maintain accurate records of test results, approvals, and certifications for submission to clients and regulatory bodies.
Provide technical support for resolving material-related issues during design and construction stages.
Enforce adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards in all material-related activities.
Location
Education
BS in Civil Engineering – ISU Ilagan Overview / Historical Background The BSCE program at ISU-Ilagan was formally approved by the Board of Regents and started in 1994 with only 10 students. Over time, enrollment increased and ISU-Ilagan has produced many civil engineers who are active in the profession. Accreditation The BSCE program is AACCUP Level II Re-accredited. It is recognized as one of the accredited programs at ISU-Ilagan, reflecting that the curriculum and instruction meet certain standards of quality. Goals / Program Outcomes Graduates of the BSCE program are expected to be able to: Apply mathematics and science to solve complex problems in civil engineering. Design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data relevant to civil engineering. Design systems, components or processes that meet required standards and constraints (like safety, environment, cost). Function well in multi‐disciplinary and multi‐cultural teams. Formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities. Scribd +1 Communicate effectively in oral and written forms with the engineering community and with the public. Recognize the broader impact of engineering solutions (environmental, economic, social). Engage in lifelong learning. Curriculum Highlights The curriculum covers core civil engineering subjects such as surveying, soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering, hydraulics (water resources), structural analysis & design, transportation engineering, construction engineering and management. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical / laboratory / field experiences. Performance and Strengths ISU-Ilagan’s BSCE graduates have performed very well in licensure examinations. In April 2024, ISU-Ilagan ranked Top 15 nationwide and Top 1 in the region among first-time examinees, with a passing rate of 86.21%, which is significantly above the national passing rate of ~39.32%. According to a study on past graduates, students have exhibited relatively higher performance in Hydraulics & Geotechnical Engineering; weaker performance has been observed in Design & Construction areas. Strengths and Areas for Improvement Strengths: Strong instruction, quality lab and field work, good performance in exams, recognition of program quality, commitment to accreditation. Areas identified: Some earlier cohorts had only fair results in Mathematics & Surveying as well as Design & Construction. There is recommendation for improvement of curriculum, enhanced laboratory facilities, and more faculty development to strengthen instruction in weaker areas.
