About the role
Junior Materials Intern
Burnaby, BC
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Junior Materials Intern!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Geotechnical team, based in Burnaby, BC office and have the opportunity to work with a great team. Working closely with Project Engineers/Managers and Discipline Manager to conduct construction observations and confirmation of construction materials design elements and conducting materials quality assurance/control testing and reporting in both the field and laboratory for projects mainly in and around, but not limited to the Greater Calgary area. The successful candidate will spend their time both in the field on project sites or in the laboratory conducting materials testing, with further responsibilities assigned dependent upon level of experience and proficiency.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Executing on site concrete tests which includes casting cylinders, slump test, and air content tests
- In Place Density testing using a Nuclear Densometer
- Carry out asphalt and concrete coring
- Collecting soil and asphalt samples on site
- Some in-lab work, such as testing concrete cylinders, grain size analysis, Proctor tests, asphalt tests, geotechnical index testing, etc.
- Subgrade field reviews
- Problem solving of project site issues
- Attend staff and project meetings when requested
- Interaction with clients and contractors to provide excellent service and a quick response to their testing needs.
What your experience looks like
- Completion or in process of a qualified Civil Engineering Technology diploma program
- Should have concrete, asphalt and soil testing exposure and/or experience
- Must be comfortable working safely in the field on construction sites
- Must have strong communication and people skills, and ability to work with wide variety of coworkers and clients
- Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license
- Must have some MS Office skills
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently is necessary
- Must be able to meet deadlines, well organized and able to work under pressure
The salary range for this role is between $21 - $22/hour. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
About EXP
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice.
Today, over 3,000 creative EXP professionals across North America provide the passion and experience needed to deliver successful projects around the world.
Guidée par sa mission de comprendre, d’innover, de collaborer et de réaliser, EXP fournit des services-conseils et des services complets d’ingénierie, d’architecture et de conception destinés aux milieux bâtis et naturels du monde entier.
L’héritage professionnel d’EXP remonte à 1906, année marquant le début des activités d’ingénierie des infrastructures de la plus ancienne de ses sociétés patrimoniales.
Aujourd’hui, les quelque 3 000 professionnels d’EXP travaillant depuis les quatre coins de l’Amérique du Nord mettent à contribution leur passion et leur expertise pour assurer la réussite de projets à travers le monde.
About the role
Junior Materials Intern
Burnaby, BC
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Junior Materials Intern!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Geotechnical team, based in Burnaby, BC office and have the opportunity to work with a great team. Working closely with Project Engineers/Managers and Discipline Manager to conduct construction observations and confirmation of construction materials design elements and conducting materials quality assurance/control testing and reporting in both the field and laboratory for projects mainly in and around, but not limited to the Greater Calgary area. The successful candidate will spend their time both in the field on project sites or in the laboratory conducting materials testing, with further responsibilities assigned dependent upon level of experience and proficiency.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Executing on site concrete tests which includes casting cylinders, slump test, and air content tests
- In Place Density testing using a Nuclear Densometer
- Carry out asphalt and concrete coring
- Collecting soil and asphalt samples on site
- Some in-lab work, such as testing concrete cylinders, grain size analysis, Proctor tests, asphalt tests, geotechnical index testing, etc.
- Subgrade field reviews
- Problem solving of project site issues
- Attend staff and project meetings when requested
- Interaction with clients and contractors to provide excellent service and a quick response to their testing needs.
What your experience looks like
- Completion or in process of a qualified Civil Engineering Technology diploma program
- Should have concrete, asphalt and soil testing exposure and/or experience
- Must be comfortable working safely in the field on construction sites
- Must have strong communication and people skills, and ability to work with wide variety of coworkers and clients
- Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license
- Must have some MS Office skills
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently is necessary
- Must be able to meet deadlines, well organized and able to work under pressure
The salary range for this role is between $21 - $22/hour. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
About EXP
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice.
Today, over 3,000 creative EXP professionals across North America provide the passion and experience needed to deliver successful projects around the world.
Guidée par sa mission de comprendre, d’innover, de collaborer et de réaliser, EXP fournit des services-conseils et des services complets d’ingénierie, d’architecture et de conception destinés aux milieux bâtis et naturels du monde entier.
L’héritage professionnel d’EXP remonte à 1906, année marquant le début des activités d’ingénierie des infrastructures de la plus ancienne de ses sociétés patrimoniales.
Aujourd’hui, les quelque 3 000 professionnels d’EXP travaillant depuis les quatre coins de l’Amérique du Nord mettent à contribution leur passion et leur expertise pour assurer la réussite de projets à travers le monde.