Concrete Structures Investigator: Field NDT & Analysis

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 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.