Construction Engineering Technician
Requisition Number: 2023-1619-10
S&ME is seeking individuals with a passion for Construction Materials Testing and eager to build their career making an impact on construction projects and the community. Come join our Construction Services team as a Construction Engineering Technician in Augusta, Georgia.
What You Will Do:
As a Construction Engineering Technician, you will make a difference! The field testing and observations of construction materials you perform each day help ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. You will see construction projects from beginning to end, documenting the successful placement and use of soil, concrete, rebar, asphalt, aggregate, and other building materials. It is our job to make sure it is "built right", and at S&ME we take that responsibility very seriously. Join us and become part of the team that makes construction a success.
Complete transparency, working outside (most of the time) isn't for everyone, and some projects are more spectacular than others. However, as you advance in your career, you will see more and more projects where you can say, "I helped them build that."
Responsibilities can include:
- Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites
- Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects
- Daily use of Metafield®, and/or other field and laboratory information management system
- Calibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
- Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)
- Communicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients
Qualifications:
- You have a high school diploma/GED
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials OR 1 year of related experience plus vocational training OR an associate degree in a related field with no experience
- You have effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
- You have the ability to complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device
- One or more active certifications required:
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- American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
- International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
- DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete
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 the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough and uneven terrain
- Standing up to 8 hours a day, up to 12 hours on occasion
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
- Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
- Working outside of normal business hours when necessary
Who We Are:
We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.
Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.
Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.
What We Offer:
We offer competitive pay and benefits, including ESOP and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us! Please visit our careers page to learn more about us: https://www.smeinc.com/
This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.
No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
