Senior Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2023-1580-18

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

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will have the opportunity to supervise, lead and mentor junior technicians and work close with project and operations managers to ensure we provide high quality results for our clients.

• Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites
• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects
• Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems
• Calibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
• Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)
• Communicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients
• Ability to mentor less experienced construction staff and interns
• Ability to train and coach less-experienced construction staff in testing and observation procedures
• Coordination and direction of others on projects requiring multiple construction staff
• Assisting project manager with plan and specification review for proposal preparation, project assignments, and training
• Serve as a Special Inspection agent, based on certifications and local IBC requirements
• Assisting project manager with resolutions for deviations from project plans and specifications

Who You Are:

• You have a high school diploma/GED
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• You have 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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain
• Standing up to 8 hours a day, up to 12 hours on occasion
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Who We Are:

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.

Check out this video to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• 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, please visit our careers page 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.

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