Project Engineering Technician I - CQA

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering•Rougemont, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineering Technician supports the construction quality assurance (CQA) program for earthwork and civil construction projects across the Southeast. This entry-level position focuses on field testing, construction observation, and detailed documentation under the supervision of senior staff. Technicians play a vital role in ensuring that grading, embankment construction, structural fills, and geosynthetic system installations meet engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
Must demonstrate proficiency in drive cylinder moisture and density testing and undisturbed Shelby tube sampling within 3 months of hire
Must pass the ICC Special Inspector General Requirements certification within 3 months of hire.
Must pass the ICC Soils Codes and Soils Plans certifications within 12 months of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.
Ability to work outside in the elements and on varying terrain for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

associate's degree in a related field preferred
Nuclear gauge certification, ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification

Responsibilities

Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using the drive cylinder method and other approved field procedures.
Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities, including monitoring panel placement, seam welding operations, and anchor trench installation.
Observe and document installation of geosynthetic materials such as geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers used in earthwork and containment systems.
Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
Produce accurate, detailed daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and construction observations.
Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.
Follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific quality assurance protocols.
Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.