Concrete Structures Investigator

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a Concrete Structures Investigator for their Strengthening Division located in Columbia, Maryland. The role involves performing field investigations across the United States and Canada to enhance or restore structural capacity, using advanced construction technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and strong communication skills, with a willingness to travel and work hands-on. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office.
• Able to develop clear and concise written reports.
• Previous experience in investigating concrete and steel structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations at various sites across the United States and Canada.
• Lead pre-planning activities and relay details to construction teams.
• Develop field reports and presentations to summarize findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Ability to read architectural drawings

Hands-on work approach

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Non-destructive testing equipment

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.

CONCRETE STRUCTURES INVESTIGATOR – Strengthening Division, Columbia, Maryland

The Strengthening Division uses advanced construction technologies to enhance or restore the load‑carrying capacity of structures such as buildings, bridges, and parking facilities.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Performing field investigations at various sites across the United States and Canada
• Operating non‑destructive testing equipment (GPR, pulse velocity, rebound hammer, etc.)
• Leading pre‑planning activities with required parties (business development, engineering, and project managers) and relaying 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

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
• 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 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 offers 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.

EOE/M/F/D/V