Recent Graduate Development - Engineering & QC
CHILLIWACK, British Columbia, CA, V2R 4H8
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We’re seeking a Recent Graduate Development - Engineering & QC who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: Recent Graduate Development - Engineering & QC | Req ID: 15149 | HR Contact: Ariana PEREZ | Location: Chilliwack BC CA31
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Recent Graduate Development role provides practical, hands-on experience for recent graduates from engineering-related programs who are pursuing careers in infrastructure construction or related fields. Working closely with the Engineering and Quality Control team, this position supports the production of high-quality precast concrete products through data collection, analysis, and standardized testing. The role offers exposure to QCast, ASTM, CSA, and ACI standards and their applications in underground infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Operating with some independence, while reporting to engineering staff, the successful candidate will gain industry knowledge, apply design specifications, and develop foundational skills that will prepare them for future engineering roles.
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—and conduct and document inspections of lined products such as pipes, manholes, and bases.
- 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: Recent graduate (within the past year) of a recognized Engineering Degree program or Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
Field of Study Preferred: Civil, Environmental, or Materials engineering.
Required Technical Skills: Microsoft excel and word, Basic AutoCAD knowledge.
Additional Requirements:.
- Excellent math skills,
- Communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to implement practical solutions.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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
- Hourly Wage: $25.85/Hourly
- 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
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.