Job descriptionMetro Testing & Engineering is looking for a hard‑working, motivated, and responsible Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer‑In‑Training or Junior Engineer to join our dynamic team Burnaby/Abbotsford, BC. You will support the geotechnical engineering and materials testing needs for the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of industries (such as residential, commercial, industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure).TeamWe are a growing team with robust focus on teamwork and collaboration. We want to find team players who want to grow with our team and clients. We have an engaged team across BC and AB who enjoy supporting the problem solving and growth of junior staff.Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd is one of the largest Materials testing companies in BC and our goal is to grow the Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering divisions. We deliver the service, support, and solutions to our clients’ construction projects in the residential/commercial/industrial, oil‑and‑gas, mining, and infrastructure market sectors. We continue to work hard at being the first choice in materials testing and engineering for our clients.We currently have offices in Ft. St. John, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Edmonton, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Abbotsford, Surrey, Burnaby, Squamish, and Victoria, and aim to continue growing. The main business of Metro is construction materials testing with growing geotechnical and environmental engineering divisions.Project types and Engineering challengesPrimary soils in the Lower Mainland region are Glacial in nature with glacial till in the higher regions and alluvial soils from the Fraser River common in the low‑lying areas.Projects currently range from construction of a variety of building sizes, municipal infrastructure,



transportation, slope stability evaluations, liquefaction assessments, and the door is open to diversifying our work. Many of our projects start with the project site plan, the geotechnical drilling investigation and reporting, followed by reviewing the completed design, and then monitoring during construction as the Engineers of Record.Our work ranges across BC and Alberta with a focus on the Lower Mainland.What you will getSalary range of $50-60k, depends on education, experience and background2 weeks of paid vacationExtended Health BenefitsBe part of a welcoming, experienced team that strives to work with young engineers to work on interesting projects that encompass many different aspects of geotechnical engineeringExperience in highly detailed training discussions with your peers, and allowance to take annual career development trainingWhat you will be doingIdeal candidates have these skills; however, we are lookingfor a team member that has a learning mindset and willingness to learn and grow into the role.Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitor construction activitiesPerform field and lab testing to determine material propertiesAnalyze data and prepare recommendations and reports for projects relating to shallow and deep foundation design, road structure design, earthworks,



etc.Prepare and review geotechnical project proposalsDevelop and manage professional relationships with clients and field personnelReview materials testing reports and work with Metro’s technicians/technologists on siteRead, review, and understand construction drawings for conformance to geotechnical recommendationsSupport the Environmental team as neededActively contribute to engineering discussions, attend training workshops, and work with Metro’s team of engineersWilling to work weekends and overtime as needed, as well as drive long distances and occasionally work at remote sites (Weekend and overtime work is usually during the summer when we need to monitor construction activities that are occurring during the weekend, we work as a team to spread out this work)Trouble shooting real time problems in the field with assistance from the engineering team.Who we are looking forBachelors Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering or equivalent disciplines (new graduates welcome)Registered or eligible for registration with EGBC as an Engineer‑In‑TrainingValid Canadian Driver’s License with relatively clean driver’s abstractPhysically fit – must be able to lift 50 lbs and walk long distanceGreat computer skills (Word/Excel) with the ability to learn new software quicklyExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationshipsSkills and experience that will give you bonus pointsValid CCIL certification and valid safety ticketsMechanical aptitudePrevious experience in materials testing/ geotechnical engineeringPrevious experience with gINT, pile design software, slope analysis, and AutoCAD softwarePrevious experience with retaining wall design and slope stability assessmentsExperience with PDA testing#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Geotechnical Engineer - Eit - C$50,000 - C$60,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Metro Testing & Engineering]
📍 Winnipeg