NOVA Engineering & Environmental has an opening for a locally based Threshold Inspector (Field Engineer) for our Panama City Beach, FL office. This will be a great opportunity to stop traveling and work in the local area.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Special (Threshold) Inspector Authorized Representative will perform structural steel reviews, including bolted and welded connections, CMU, cast-in-place concrete, reinforcing steel, post tension cable, precast/prestress members, wood structures and cold-formed metals.
• Ability to read/understand project plans and specifications.
• Report data in a complete, timely and understandable fashion.
• Ensure that all test equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle.
• Lawfully operate a motor vehicle. Maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, check fluid levels, inside/outside upkeep).
• Communicate with dispatching and/or field supervisor, advising of current job status and locations as required. Cellular phones are to be worn at all times and calls are to be returned immediately.
• Ensure that project requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements and company policies or procedures. Attend all technician meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience per F.A.C. 61G15-35.004
• Licensed ICC Building Inspector or multiple ICC Special Inspector licenses (Soils, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding & Bolting)
• Also willing to hire a Civil/Construction Engineering graduate who has passed FE exam and 6 months of experience with threshold inspection experience
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Level 1 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with concrete, including ICC, PTI and ACI certifications a huge plus
• PE license 
• Master of Special Inspection (MSI)

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.