Engineering Technician

Schnabel Engineering•West Columbia, SC

12d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for motivated candidates 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 32 offices throughout the United States. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Requirements

Technician certification (ACI, SCDOT or AASHTO)
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain in 6 months
MSHA 24 Training or the ability to obtain in 6 months
Excellent mathematic computational skills
High School degree
Valid US Driver’s License
Possess good oral, written, communication, skills
Candidates must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside.
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-office team
Attention to detail and well-organized
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Basic understanding of and ability to use of hand tools
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on construction projects (minimum 2 yrs is preferred)

Responsibilities

Field observation and testing during placement of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel
Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation
Collect environmental water and soil samples from monitoring wells, borings, excavations, drains, and surface water bodies
Perform laboratory soils and concrete testing
Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results
Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results