Senior Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2023-1060-10

S&ME is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Materials Engineering Technician to join our Construction Services team in Wilmington, North Carolina . You will play a crucial role in overseeing and executing construction materials testing projects throughout the coast and surrounding areas.

Your Day-to-Day:

As a Senior Construction Materials Engineering Technician , you will:

• Supervise, lead, and mentor junior technicians.
• Collaborate closely with project and operations managers to ensure high-quality results for our clients.
• Review plans and specifications for construction site field observations.
• Utilize Metafield® and other systems for daily documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Conduct Special Inspections per IBC standards.
• Communicate daily with stakeholders and mentor/train construction staff.
• Serve as a Special Inspection agent.
• Assist project managers in plan and specification review and resolve deviations.

What You Bring:

• A high school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• Ability to work outdoors and standing for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk over rough and uneven terrain while carrying a loaded wheelbarrow
• Routinely able to lift and carry 40-50lbs (field/lab samples and equipment)
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and travel out of town, possibly overnight, for assignments as needed
• Two or more of following active certification(s):
  • 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

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:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of voluntary options, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (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.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Dental & Vision Plans
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Fleet for Project-Based Work
• Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

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.