Construction Materials Engineering Technician

S&ME • Full-time • Lexington, KY, US • 6d ago

Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-1830-06A

Are you experienced in construction materials testing and eager to advance your career by working on diverse projects? Join our team in Lexington, Kentucky, where we are seeking driven individuals to ensure that construction materials such as soil, concrete, rebar, asphalt, and aggregates meet both industry standards and project specifications. At S&ME, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, earn additional certifications, and grow in your career.

Your Day-to-Day:

As a Construction Materials Engineering Technician, you will receive a company vehicle to conduct field testing and observations on active construction sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring that projects are "built right" by performing critical testing and inspections. This position offers opportunities to obtain further certifications, take on complex testing duties, and mentor junior technicians.

• Review Plans: Analyze construction documents to verify that they align with on-site conditions.
• Conduct Testing: Perform and observe testing on materials like soil, concrete, asphalt, and more to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Document Results: Use software such as Metafield® to accurately report test results and observations.
• Calibrate Equipment: Ensure that testing equipment is calibrated to industry standards for precise results.
• Enforce Compliance: Conduct Special Inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are upheld on projects.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Maintain transparent communication with project teams to foster collaboration and drive project success.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in construction materials testing or inspections (soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt) or equivalent experience, with an associate degree in a related field.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Certifications (preferred but not required):

American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications (Field Testing Grade I, Strength Testing Technician, Laboratory Technician).
International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils).
DOT Certifications in Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete.

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.

What We Offer:

S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources for you to grow and thrive in your career. We strive to find ways to promote mental, physical and emotional health and wellness for our organization. We offer the following benefits and much more:

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K with Company Matching
PTO with Rollover
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Credential Incentive Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
Equipment Stipend
$2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
& More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in construction materials with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us at S&ME!

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.

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