Engineering Technician - Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC•Newark, NJ

6d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing construction phase testing and inspections at on-going construction projects, which includes providing accurate notes and descriptions of all field activities while reporting to their respective supervisor daily. Engineering Technicians will also be required to provide accurate site inspection reports (SIRs), daily summary emails to their immediate supervisor, and provide accurate project documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction related field preferred.
0-4 years’ experience in construction inspection field or laboratory testing.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle.
Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred.
Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc.
Independent and critical thinking abilities.
Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.

Nice To Haves

American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits, testing, and inspection services at construction job sites.
Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples, such as, physical index properties, permeability and moisture-density relationship.
Assist geotechnical engineers to complete site investigation activities such as soil borings and/or test pit excavations, field permeability/percolation tests, and other supporting tasks as deemed necessary to maintain the geotechnical department operation.
Pickup and drop-off samples to laboratories.
Reviewing and referencing project documents including site-civil, structural, architectural plans, geotechnical reports, and topographic surveys.
Conduct structural steel and steel reinforcement inspections.
Perform footing subgrade inspections to review soils composition and bearing capacity and/or determine depth of overexcavation for unsuitable subgrade soils; Earthwork oversight (monitoring overexcavation of unsuitable materials and compaction testing of structural fill material);
Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors and project manager.
Maintain the instruments in calibrated condition, collecting and reporting data to the manager, managing lab supply/inventory, and assisting in preparation of reports/presentations.
Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.