Senior Field Engineering Technician

Schnabel Engineering
Onsite

About The Position

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Field 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.

Requirements

  • Prior experience on construction projects (5+ years is preferred)
  • High School degree or higher
  • Work may require access to military facilities
  • Technician certification (ACI, ICC, SCDOT or AASHTO) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
  • MSHA 5000-23 Training or the ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Excellent mathematic computational skills
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and well-organized
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-office team
  • Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
  • Advanced Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
  • Interest in working outdoors and on construction sites, at all times of the year
  • Basic understanding of, and the ability to use hand tools
  • 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
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
  • Project sites can be throughout the southeast. Candidates must be willing to travel (travel time & mileage paid).

Nice To Haves

  • Strong mechanical aptitude preferred

Responsibilities

  • Field observation and documentation of construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities (especially storm water collection, sanitary sewer, power, communications/internet, and others), retaining walls, and other construction. Activities to be observed include subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub-base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction
  • Testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel
  • Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation
  • Perform laboratory soils, aggregate, materials, and concrete testing
  • Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results
  • Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • maternity leave
  • tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • health, dental, life and disability insurance
  • wellness program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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