Who we are:

Metro Testing + Engineering (Metro) was established in 1987 in Metro Vancouver, BC 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:

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd. (Burnaby) 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:

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

Why Join Us:

Metro Testing + Engineering 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