OVERVIEW

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Materials Engineering Technologist or Technician with 2 to 3+ years of experience to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for this role, you must have a relevant post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience), at least five years of progressive field experience, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
As our ideal candidate, you’ll join us with excellent communication skills. Your strong interpersonal skills will combine with your technical knowledge and experience to ensure your success as you learn and contribute to the success of our projects within our dynamic working environment. This position would appeal to those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to work effectively in a team and on their own.

Finally, you will also have the following:

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology is preferred;
• Experience carrying out asphalt, concrete and compaction testing;
• Experience conducting pile construction monitoring is an asset;
• Concrete Testing Certificate from CCIL/CSA is an asset;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing); and,
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Construction Materials Engineering Technologist’s responsibility consist primarily of carrying out field and laboratory assignments relating to geotechnical, environmental and materials testing. More specifically your responsibilities will include:

• Providing construction inspection and quality control/assurance testing for various infrastructure and transportation projects;
• Conducting field compaction testing of soils;
• Carrying out construction inspection for various projects;
• Carrying out concrete field sampling and testing as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
• Carrying out asphalt field sampling and testing as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
• Carrying out laboratory testing of construction materials (soil, concrete, and asphalt);
• Ensuring all work conforms to CCIL, ASTM and other company and industry standards;
• Effectively communicating results and observations to clients, contractors and project engineers verbally and in written formats;
• Liaising with project engineers and client’s site representatives; and,
• Travelling to local, and remote construction sites.