CMT Field Engineering Technician

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of company vehicle and gas card

Comprehensive medical insurance

Certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short term disability

401K with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC is seeking Field Engineering Technicians to support construction materials testing from our Raleigh, NC office. You will perform field tests on soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates and review project blueprints to guide field observations.

Expect documentation of results, calibration of equipment, and coordination with project teams and clients. Some travel to job sites will be required, including occasional overnight assignments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction testing/inspections of soils, concrete, masonry, or asphalt material.
• ACI Certification is required.
• NCDOT and ICC certifications are a plus.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to travel overnight for short assignments.

Responsibilities

• Field test soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry materials per specs.
• Review blueprints for field observations on sites.
• Document field activities and test results per project plans.
• Record testing results using Metafield and other systems.
• Communicate results with project teams, contractors, and clients.
• Calibrate field and lab equipment to standards.

Skills

Field testing

Blueprint review

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Metafield

Job description

NOVA Engineering is seeking Field Engineering Technicians - Construction Materials Testing Technicians based from our Raleigh, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
• Review of blueprints in preparation of field observations on construction sites
• Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of testing results
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients
• Calibration of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards

Qualifications

• 2+ Experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials preferred
• ACI Certification is required
• NCDOT and ICC certifications are a huge plus
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment), required
• Ability to work and maneuver equipment (such as a loaded wheelbarrow) on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Willingness to travel out-of-town (typically overnight) for short duration assignments

Check out our Perks

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentivesSelect use of simple programming approach to correctly output content. Ensure compliance with regex patterns, dictionary entries for numbers, dates, and specific job context. Test with invalid: