Construction Materials Testing Staff Engineer

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. • Chesapeake, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The CMT Engineer will apply standard engineering and project management techniques to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under the supervision of experienced engineers and project managers. This may include performing field observations and inspections; communicating with and mentoring engineering technicians and inspectors; meeting with clients and contractors; review of project plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
• Typically 0-4 years of experience
• May have E.I.T.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work in an independent or team environment
• Ability to be self-motivated and performance driven
• Highly organized individual
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
• May travel overnight

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, reports and other project data
• Maintains project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
• Communicates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, administrative personnel, sub-consultants and contractors
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and letters
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• May supervise and direct engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractors
• Performs field observations and site visits. Field work will include meeting with F&R employees, clients and contractors to assess construction status and progress. Prepare field reports for all site visits and meetings
• Perform field testing and inspecting of soil, foundations, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
• Review field reports prepared by technicians and inspectors
• Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
• Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
• Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
• Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level