What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineering Technician position at S&ME, Inc.?
Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineering Technician
Requisition Number: 2025-1260-07
Are you an aspiring Construction Materials Engineering Technician seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm that is committed to its employees and delivers high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for a motivated and dependable full-time entry-level Construction Materials Engineering Technician to join our Construction Services team in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina.
At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.
Why Work at S&ME?
- Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
- Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
- Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
- Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.
About The Role:
If you enjoy starting your day outdoors and take pride in hands-on work that impacts the projects you work on, this role is for you. Each day brings new challenges as you help ensure construction quality and safety while growing your technical skills. At S&ME, our entry-level Construction Materials Engineering Technicians are vital to ensuring construction projects meet quality and safety standards. From day one, you'll be in the field gaining hands-on experience and building a strong foundation for your career.
- Start with the Basics: Begin with concrete sampling and testing, then expand into soils, asphalt, and masonry as you grow.
- Earn While You Learn: Receive paid, on-the-job training and support for certifications through ACI and ICC.
- Outdoor Work Environment: Enjoy working outside year-round in changing conditions, with new sites and crews keeping things fresh.
- Testing & Documentation: Perform field and lab tests, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate, complete reporting.
- Inspections & Standards: Conduct inspections per IBC codes, document findings, and manage data using Metafield®.
Experience shifting work hours based on project needs and weather conditions, including early mornings, some Saturdays, and overtime (paid at time and a half). Travel expenses (per-diem/lodging) are covered when assisting other offices.
About You:
- You have a strong work ethic and a team mindset
- You are curious and willing to learn; obtaining certifications is part of your growth
- You have strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in English, including speaking, reading, and writing
- You have basic math skills with an understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
- You understand a fluctuating schedule and occasional travel
Are You Willing and Able to:
Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
- Working outdoors with your hand's majority of the time in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for long periods, potentially up to 12 hours a day
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
Grow With Us:
At S&ME, your career growth matters, and you will be part of a company that invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K with Company Matching
- PTO with Rollover
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Recognition Program
- Credential Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
- $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!
Join us at S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
