CMT Engineering Field Technician

Nova Engineering LLC•Tampa, FL

44d•Onsite

About The Position

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a full-time CMT Engineering Field Technician for our Tampa, FL office. This role involves working on projects throughout the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with occasional travel to the Orlando area. At NOVA, your career can be more than just a job-it can be the start of a long-term professional journey. We provide comprehensive training (both on-the-job and classroom) to help employees earn certifications in aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete, and masonry. Our Certification Incentive Program rewards employees for achieving these certifications throughout their careers. Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth. Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 19 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA's facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

Requirements

Prior experience in construction materials testing/inspection of soils, concrete, masonry, rebar, and/or asphalt is required.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Level 1 certification is highly preferred.
International Code Council (ICC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certifications are a huge plus.
Ability to routinely lift 40-50 lbs. (samples and equipment) is required.
Capability to maneuver equipment (e.g., loaded wheelbarrow) on uneven terrain and active construction sites.
Willingness to travel for short-duration, overnight assignments.

Nice To Haves

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Level 1 certification is highly preferred.
International Code Council (ICC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certifications are a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Perform field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, rebar, and masonry/mortar/grout to ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and project specifications.
Review blueprints to prepare for field observations on active construction sites.
Accurately document field activities, observations, and test results, noting conformance or deviations from project plans and specifications.
Utilize Metafield and other field/laboratory information management systems to record testing results.
Communicate field and laboratory results to Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management teams, general contractors, and clients.
Calibrate field and laboratory equipment in accordance with industry codes and standards.

Benefits

Use of take-home Company Vehicle and fuel card for daily travel to work sites and gas card
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Certification reimbursement and incentive program
Paid time off
Company-observed paid holidays
Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
Company paid short term disability coverage
Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Wellness program with incentives
Employee Assistance Program