Experienced Engineering Technician

Schnabel Engineering•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Charlottesville, VA office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Experienced Engineering Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team. Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Requirements

High School degree
Valid Driver’s License
4+ years of construction experience. Technical post-high school education such as a degree in engineering or geology may be eligible as a substitution for experience.
Possess good oral, written, communication, and organizational skills
Able to perform rudimentary mathematic computations
Attentive to detail
Interest in working outdoors on construction sites
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches per applicable OSHA standards, climb ladders to access elevated spaces and building rooftops, and work outside in potentially challenging weather conditions
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

Responsibilities

Field observation and testing during placement of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and sprayed-on fireproofing
Soil and concrete laboratory testing