Senior Construction Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-1130-01

S&ME is searching for a dynamic and passionate full-time Senior Construction Engineering Technician ready to join our Construction team in Charelston, SC.

What You Will Do:

Are you looking to elevate your career with a role that blends your technical knowledge, and mentorship, and has room for growth? Join us as a Senior Construction Engineering Technican working outside making an impact on the community around you by conducting field and laboratory testing of construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, etc.).

Beyond your technical expertise, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high profile and exciting projects across the construction industry, engage with clients, and drive business development for S&ME's success.

• Impacting each office by performing testing that contributes to our company's success
• Review of project plans and specifications in preparation of field or laboratory testing
• Performance of laboratory testing for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, SCDOT, and/or project specifications
• Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of testing results
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with staff, contractors, and clients
• Assisting with calibrations and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards

Who You Are:

• High School diploma/GED
• 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards
• Two or More Active Certification(s) Required:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • NICET: Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  • DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Density, Asphalt, and Concrete

Who We Are:

We are engineers, scientists, and designers. At S&ME, as a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in offering a thriving environment that fosters continuous development and growth. With a history spanning over 50 years in the geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials fields, we consistently provide innovative solutions to address our clients' most intricate challenges. With over 1000 employee-owners spanning 10 states, we value individuals who are eager, passionate, honest, and hardworking, as they contribute to the lasting positive impacts, we make on the communities we serve. Together, we have a vested interest in our company's success and delivery of responsive, quality service to our clients, which drives us to do our best every day.

Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/857957136 to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

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 a passionate and experienced geotechnical engineer seeking a challenging opportunity with a firm committed to our employees and providing excellence, please visit our careers page: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/ to apply and learn more about us!

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.