Materials Lab Testing Students

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Materials Lab Testing Students - ( 250000JT )

Description

Begin your engineering career by learning the industry from the ground up. You'll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that's rock solid.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Team is seeking a Materials Field Technician Co-op to join our team in the Dartmouth, NS office. The position is an 8-month full-time opportunity from May to December 2025.

To be eligible for an 8-month term, your co-op sequence must currently accommodate a work term of this length. If you are unsure, please consult your co-op student advisor.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will demonstrate initiative and will excel under minimal supervision. You will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in delivering on your commitments. You will work with a team of engineers/scientists and other technologists/technicians performing general materials testing and inspection services in the field. In brief, duties include but are not limited to:

1. Completion of a full range of standard laboratory tests in concrete, soils, and asphalt laboratories
2. Travel to sites, collection of samples
3. Construction Quality control/Quality assurance laboratory testing (Concrete, Soils, Asphalt)
4. Inspection/calibration of lab equipment
5. Other general laboratory related duties
6. Reporting: You will be required to regularly complete detailed laboratory reports and submit them to the laboratory supervisor.
7. Operations: You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture, client relations, equipment and resources maintenance and management, and other related duties will be expected.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We are looking for an energetic team player who enjoys working with a team of engineering staff in providing superior service to our valued clients in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

1. Effective communication skills (computer, written, oral).
2. Ability to work under minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
4. The ability to carry out moderate lifting will be required.

Education and Experience

1. Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent (completed 2nd year of engineering degree)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.