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Engineering & QC Co-op Student

  • Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4H8, Canada

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Join Amrize as a Engineering & QC Co-op Student and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that’s building North America - we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Engineering and QC Co-op Student position offers practical experience for students pursuing careers in infrastructure construction or related fields. Working with the Engineering and Quality Control team, the student will assist in producing high-quality precast concrete products through data collection, analysis, and standard testing. The role provides hands-on experience with QCast, ASTM, CSA, and ACI standards, with applications in underground infrastructure projects across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Operating with some independence and reporting to engineering staff, the student will gain industry knowledge, apply design specifications, and develop skills that build confidence and prepare them for future engineering careers.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Prepare, revise, and maintain standard QC packages for customers, including material certifications, compression reports, temperature graphs, technical data sheets, and mix design documentation.
  • Perform daily compression and density strength reporting, including data collection, review, and digital filing.
  • Operate and maintain Maturix temperature monitoring systems, including locating boxes from previous casts, setting up new units, reviewing casts online, and ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Create and maintain test reports for various procedures, including SCC testing, ladder rung testing, prototype packages, and special tests requested by customers.
  • Calculate and report water-to-cement ratios by gathering burn-off results, batch data, and generating summary reports.
  • Conduct site visits and provide onsite documentation for non-conformance reports (NCRs), repairs, and project-specific inspections as required.
  • Support Engineering team with general tasks such as pouring marketing and demonstration samples, basic design calculations, revision of standard drawings, measuring product forms, etc.
  • Develop and update pre-pour and post-pour inspection sheets from CAD drawings, Excel sheets and PDF. documents to support QC productivity, organization, and record-keeping.
  • Measure pallets, headers, and joint formers to maintain compliance with QCast standards.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental. policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Grade 12 completion, high school graduation. Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Technology, or related post-secondary program.

Required Training/Certifications: Class 5 Drivers License.

Required Technical Skills: Microsoft excel and word, excellent math skills, communication skills, and mechanical aptitude Strong problem solving skills and the ability to implement practical solutions. Basic AutoCAD knowledge.

Travel Requirements: 5%

Additional Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of concrete materials, reinforcement, and precast production processes (preferred). 

  • Organized and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
  • A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
  • Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required 

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Responsibilities

The student will assist the Engineering and Quality Control team by performing data collection, standard testing, and maintaining technical documentation for precast concrete products. Responsibilities also include conducting site visits, monitoring temperature systems, and supporting general engineering tasks to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Technology program and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic AutoCAD knowledge, and excellent mathematical and communication skills are required.

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • AutoCAD
  • Data collection
  • Quality control
  • Technical reporting
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Math skills
  • Concrete testing
  • Infrastructure construction
  • Safety compliance
  • Documentation
  • Material certification

Benefits

  • Inclusive work environment
  • Collaborative work culture
  • Personal protective equipment provided

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Engineering
  • Quality Control
  • Precast concrete
  • Infrastructure
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Construction Technology
  • QCast
  • ASTM
  • CSA
  • ACI
  • AutoCAD
  • Data analysis
  • Compression testing
  • Density reporting
  • Maturix
  • Non-conformance reports
  • Safety protocols
  • PPE
  • Technical data sheets
  • Mix design
  • Site visits
  • Material certification
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem solving

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