Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineering Technician

S&ME, Inc.•Asheville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is seeking a hard-working, flexible individual for their Ashville, North Carolina Construction Services team as an Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineering Technician. This role involves frequent travel and hands-on work, primarily outdoors, to ensure construction quality and safety. The technician will gain practical experience in concrete, soils, asphalt, and masonry testing, perform field and lab tests, maintain equipment, conduct inspections according to IBC codes, and document findings using Metafield®. The role requires adaptability to shifting work hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, possible holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Team mindset
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Basic math skills with an understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
Understanding of a fluctuating weekly schedule and frequent travel
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to work outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
Ability to walk over rough, uneven terrain and stand for potentially up to 12 hours a day
Ability to routinely lift and carry 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Ability to maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
Valid employment eligibility (I-9)

Nice To Haves

Obtaining certifications is part of your growth

Responsibilities

Perform concrete sampling and testing.
Expand into soils, asphalt, and masonry testing as skills grow.
Receive paid, on-the-job training and support for ACI and ICC certifications.
Work outdoors year-round in varying conditions at new sites.
Perform field and lab tests.
Maintain equipment.
Ensure accurate and complete reporting.
Conduct inspections per IBC codes.
Document findings.
Manage data using Metafield®.
Adapt to shifting weekly work hours based on project needs and weather conditions, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, possible holidays, and overtime.