As a Field Technician/CQA Specialist, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the design, study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries to include solid waste, natural gas, renewable energy, mine & quarry, and development & construction. The Field Technician should have the desire and ability to travel and support a wide range of projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Location: This position can be filled out our Hershey, Lehigh Valley, West Chester, PA or Marlton, NJ locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections to ensure methods, materials, and workmanship conform to established quality requirements, standards, and specifications.
• Collaborate with contractors, clients, and project managers to effectively review and solve problems that arise.
• Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
• Perform infiltration testing, density, and observation of soil placement.
• Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
• Monitoring subsurface investigations including exploratory borings, geoprobing, and environmental sampling.
• Perform erosion and sediment control inspections.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
• Reads and interprets engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
• Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, contractors and others depending on the project and job tasks.

Base Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License in good standing.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
• Ability to travel to and from job sites, including overnight stay.
• Experience using a Nuclear gauge testing device.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• A self-starter possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two year vocational, or college degree.
• Nuclear gauge testing device certification.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to frequently lift 30-60 lbs; occasionally lift 60-100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently carry 30-60 lbs. up to 30’; occasionally carry 60-100 lbs. up to 30’.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping – 8-10 hours per day.