Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Welding Engineering & Consulting Services in Surrey, BC
Established in 1997, SKC Engineering has built a reputation as a leader in welding engineering and consulting services. Our team of certified professionals specializes in developing welding procedures compliant with Canadian and international standards, including CSA, AWS, and ASME codes. We act as retained welding engineers for CWB-certified programs, ensuring quality and compliance across diverse sectors such as structural steel, oil and gas pipelines, marine structures, and pressure vessels. Our ISO 17025 and CSA W178.1 accredited laboratory provides advanced mechanical testing, while our structural department optimizes steel connections to reduce fabrication costs and improve efficiency. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver practical solutions to complex welding challenges, supported by expertise in failure analysis, fracture mechanics, and fitness-for-service assessments.Our commitment to innovation is evident in our partnerships with institutions like BCIT for applied research in welding automation and high-deposition-rate processes. Clients benefit from our comprehensive quality assurance programs, third-party inspections, and tailored technical work instructions that minimize rework and maximize productivity. We serve industries nationwide and internationally, adhering to rigorous standards for audits, certifications, and compliance documentation. Our focus remains on advancing welding technology while providing reliable, client-centric engineering solutions.
Services
Welding Engineering
Procedure Development
Quality Assurance
Structural Steel Design
Testing Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in welding engineering.
- Our team includes CWB certified welding engineers.
- We operate an ISO 17025 accredited mechanical testing laboratory.
- We optimize steel connections to reduce fabrication costs.
- We provide compliance with Canadian and International codes.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17025
- CSA W178.1
- CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)
Services
Welding Engineering
Our welding engineering services focus on designing and optimizing welded joints for structural and mechanical applications. We develop procedures compliant with CSA, AWS, and ASME standards, ensuring quality and efficiency. Clients benefit from our expertise in steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous alloys for projects like pipelines, bridges, and pressure vessels.
Quality Assurance
We provide comprehensive quality assurance programs, including inspection and test plans for manufacturing and construction sectors. Our CSA- and AWS-certified staff conducts audits, third-party reviews, and compliance documentation to ensure adherence to international codes and project specifications.
Structural Steel Design
Our structural department specializes in steel connection design per CISC and AISC standards. We optimize connections to reduce fabrication costs, improve erection efficiency, and enhance competitiveness for large-scale projects like towers and marine structures.
Testing Services
Operating an ISO 17025 and CSA W178.1 accredited lab, we offer tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, metallography, and chemical analysis. These services support welding procedure qualifications and failure analysis for industries requiring precise material evaluations.
Lifting Device Inspection
We develop inspection plans for cranes and lifting devices, including dielectric testing, structural assessments, and stability evaluations. Our services comply with CSA C225 and ANSI A92.2 standards, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for mobile and aerial equipment.
People
Mathew Smith
President & CEO
Dr. Mathew Smith leads SKC Engineering as President & CEO, overseeing growth since 2008. A CWB-certified welding engineer, he supports 150+ companies and directs applied research at BCIT focused on welding automation and advanced processes.
Ramin Abolghasemi
Engineering Manager
Ramin Abolghasemi manages daily operations at SKC with 20+ years in welding engineering, metallurgy, and QA/QC. His expertise spans pressure vessel design, material selection, and compliance with ASME, AWS, and CSA codes.
Questions
What welding standards do you work with?
We comply with CSA, AWS, ASME, and international codes, including CSA W47.1/W59, AWS D1.1, and ASME Section IV.
Do you offer testing services?
Yes, our ISO 17025 and CSA W178.1 accredited lab provides tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and metallography for weld qualification.
Can you optimize steel connections?
Our structural team optimizes steel connections to reduce fabrication costs and improve erection efficiency for complex projects.
Are you certified for CWB welding programs?
Yes, we act as retained CWB-certified welding engineers for steel, aluminum, and rebar welding programs.
Do you provide failure analysis?
We specialize in failure analysis using fracture mechanics and fitness-for-service assessments under API 579 and BS 7910 standards.
