Intermediate Materials Technician

Intermediate Materials Technician

Calgary, AB

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 Intermediate Materials Technician!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Soils and Materials team, based in Calgary, AB 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 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 test
• 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 of, or current enrollment in, a recognized Civil Engineering Technology diploma program is considered an asset
• Minimum 3 years of experience in concrete, asphalt, and soil testing
• Familiarity with construction specifications used by the City of Calgary and surrounding municipalities is considered an asset
• Holding a CCIL certification will be an asset
• Ability to work safely and effectively in field environments on active construction sites
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and client groups
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required

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: View email address on ca.workus.org .

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.

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