Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineering Technician
Requisition Number: 2025-1639-05
S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate individual aspiring to be a Construction Materials Engineering Technician to join our Construction Services team in Florence, South Carolina. Are you ready to grow your career with a firm that is committed to its employees and delivers high-quality service to our clients? Join us at S&ME!
As a Construction Materials Engineering Technician, you enjoy starting your day outdoors and take pride in hands-on work that impacts the projects you work on. Each day brings new challenges as you help ensure construction quality and safety while growing your technical skills. At S&ME, our Construction Materials Engineering Technicians are vital to ensuring construction projects meet quality and safety standards. From day one, you'll be in the field gaining hands-on experience and building a strong foundation for your career.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Start with the Basics: Begin with concrete sampling and testing, then expand into soils, asphalt, and masonry as you grow.
- Earn While You Learn: Receive paid, on-the-job training and support for certifications through ACI and ICC.
- Outdoor Work Environment: Enjoy working outside year-round in changing conditions, with new sites and crews keeping things fresh.
- Testing & Documentation: Perform field and lab tests, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate, complete reporting.
- Inspections & Standards: Conduct inspections per IBC codes, document findings, and manage data using Metafield®.
Experience shifting work hours based on project needs and weather conditions, including early mornings, some Saturdays, and overtime (paid at time and a half). Travel expenses (per-diem/lodging) are covered when assisting other offices.
What You Bring:
- A strong work ethic and a team mindset
- The curiosity and willingness to learn; obtaining certifications is part of your growth
- Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in English, including speaking, reading, and writing
- Basic math skills with an understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
- The understanding of a fluctuating schedule and occasional travel
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:
- Working outdoors with your hand's majority of the time in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for long periods, potentially up to 12 hours a day
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
We Are S&ME:
At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success.
What We Offer:
We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K with Company Matching
- Paid Time Off with Rollover
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Recognition Program
- Credential Incentive Program
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
- $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
