Concrete Structures Investigator

structural; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Growth opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES in Columbia, Maryland is hiring a Concrete Structures Investigator for the Strengthening Division to conduct field investigations across the United States and Canada, operate NDT equipment, and coordinate post-investigation reporting.

The role requires a technical degree, proficiency in MS Office, ability to read drawings, clear written reports, and strong communication. Up to 50% travel expected; prior experience with concrete/steel investigations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Material Science or related field.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Able to read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
• Able to develop clear and concise written reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Previous experience in investigating concrete and steel structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing field investigations at various sites across the United States and Canada.
• Operation of non-destructive testing equipment (GPR, pulse velocity, rebound hammer etc.).
• Lead pre-planning activities with required parties (business development, engineering, and project managers) and relay planning details to construction teams.
• Coordinating post-investigation activities, such as development of field reports and drawings.
• Communicating and contracting with external testing labs for sample testing (compressive strength, tensile strength, chloride content, petrographic analysis, etc.).
• Performing data analysis and developing test reports/presentations to summarize investigative findings to internal and external groups.

Skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Written reports

Communication skills

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Material Science or related degree

Tools

GPR

Pulse velocity

Rebound hammer

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

Description:

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES provides comprehensive solutions to owners, engineers, and contractors through field investigation, engineering support, and development of repair and strengthening services for concrete structures. With offices located across the nation and select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation, Industrial, and Power sectors to address complex construction challenges related to concrete infrastructure repair, retrofit, and maintenance.

We are hiring a Concrete Structures Investigator for the Strengthening Division of STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES in Columbia, Maryland. This division uses advanced construction technologies to enhance or restore the load-carrying capacity of structures such as buildings, bridges, and parking facilities. The role involves conducting field investigations of structural systems, performing tests, and collecting samples for laboratory analysis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing field investigations at various sites across the United States and Canada
• Operation of non-destructive testing equipment (GPR, pulse velocity, rebound hammer etc.)
• Lead pre-planning activities with required parties (business development, engineering, and project managers) and relay planning details to construction teams
• Coordinating post-investigation activities, such as development of field reports and drawings
• Communicating and contracting with external testing labs for sample testing (compressive strength, tensile strength, chloride content, petrographic analysis, etc.)
• Performing data analysis and developing test reports/presentations to summarize investigative findings to internal and external groups

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Material Science or related degree
• Proficient with MS Office
• Able to read and understand architectural and structural drawings
• Able to develop clear and concise written reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Eager to work “hands‑on” inside and outside the office on civil infrastructure
• Previous experience in investigating concrete and steel structures is a plus
• Preferred previous experience with material testing and NDT equipment (GPR, pulse velocity, etc.)
• Willing to travel up to 50% of time

We seek a decisive, collaborative team player who sets goals, holds others accountable, is approachable and empathetic, and builds strong relationships.

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is proud of a strong company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

• competitive compensation
• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• paid holidays & vacation
• tuition reimbursement
• career development and growth opportunities
• a caring work environment

EOE/M/F/D/V

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. EOE/M/F/D/V