Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Southern Engineering & Testing / Certerra has an immediate opening for a full-time mid-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Inspector in Greensboro, North Carolina. The position is best suited for someone interested in working in a fast-paced consultant environment, does not mind some travel, and capable of effectively working as part of a collaborative team.

Southern Engineering & Testing / Certerra is a consulting firm focused on building a highly skilled, collaborative team to provide innovative geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental engineering services. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the engineering field as part of a team that values collaboration and initiative.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Maintaining required certifications (ACI, ICC, NCDOT)
• Coordinating with clients and Project Managers.
• Travel to client facilities as needed
• Report writing and computer skills
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Education/Qualifications:

• • 2-5+ years of construction materials testing experience
  • ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification (Required)
  • ICC certifications (preferred)
  • State DOT certifications (preferred)
  • A strong safety focus and attention to detail
  • Excellent plan reading skills
  • A demonstrated math and technical aptitude
  • Flexibility to work extended or non-traditional hours as needed
  • Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
  • A High School diploma or equivalent
  • A valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking on uneven ground on construction sites.
• The ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Winston Salem, NC, Greensboro, NC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.