You ensure that the contractor’s Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Los Angeles Abrasion apparatus, and proctor molds have valid calibration certificates from a DPWH-accredited lab (latest list: DO 28, 2024).
| Criteria | Minimum Requirement | |----------|----------------------| | Education | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Materials Engineering; Master’s in Materials or Geotechnical Engineering is an advantage | | License | Registered Civil Engineer (RCE) – valid PRC ID | | Certification | – Passed DPWH Accreditation Exam (renewable every 3 years) | | Experience | 3–5 years in construction materials testing, laboratory management, or QA/QC; 1 year as reviewer preferred | | Skills | Proficient in DPWH forms (e.g., Form 1017 – Summary of Concrete Test Results), MS Office, statistical analysis, basic knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) | | Other | Good moral character, no pending administrative case, willingness to attend DPWH technical updates | material engineer reviewer dpwh philippines updated
Mark had been a Materials Engineer for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for three years. He knew the specifications by heart—or so he thought. But the promotion for Senior Materials Engineer was a different beast. The exam was in two weeks, and the "Updated" tag on the review materials was haunting him. You ensure that the contractor’s Universal Testing Machine