Who we are:

Our company was established in 1987 to provide the materials testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils for the construction industry.  Since then, we have grown to include a diverse scope of services that now includes specialty testing, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, concrete restoration, and quality assurance certification throughout BC and Alberta. 

Who we are looking for:

Our company is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to join our busy team in Burnaby. The ideal applicant will be self-motivated and goal-oriented and will have high standards of ethics.

Job duties:

• Plan, conduct and report on field reviews and investigations of deficiencies in construction materials (mainly concrete)
• Review plans, contracts, specifications, manufacturers’ data sheets, external test and certification reports, regarding materials properties and suitability for specific uses
• Identify suitable materials for specific construction purposes
• Plan, conduct and document quality control and quality assurance programs for repair and construction projects
• Select and conduct suitable non-destructive tests for materials investigations
• Perform destructive and non-destructive tests in the lab and in the field.  Tests will mainly be related to concrete, but may also cover sealants, coatings, wood, polymers and metals
• Experience in petrography of concrete aggregates and concrete would be an asset
• Peer review work of colleagues
• After familiarization with Metro, manage consulting projects, typically ranging from several engineering hours, to hundreds of hours for several engineers and technicians and external specialists.

Job Requirements:

• Professional Engineering licence in BC (or E.I.T. nearing P.Eng eligibility)
• 3 + years or more of experience as engineer performing non-destructive and destructive tests on construction materials, investigating and evaluating structures
• Practical knowledge of concrete mix designs
• Abilities to understand, speak, read and write English
• Ability to write investigative reports
• Ability to structure complex projects and manage them
• Ability to travel to out-of-town projects
• Ability to perform physically demanding job in various weather conditions

Benefits:

• Top Compensation
• Extended Health and Dental benefits package
• Sick days
• Vacation pay
• On-site parking
• Performance based bonuses

Why Join Us:

Our company is committed to the retention and growth of our employees; we provide competitive compensation packages, performance incentives, and career opportunities. We are dedicated to providing a vibrant safe and progressive work environment for our employees.

Working for our Engineering Department:

• Ownership – manage your projects start to finish
• Team – great, easy going people
• Projects – a lot of small to medium projects, you will get exposed to a variety of projects