Construction Materials Testing Staff Engineer

Froehling-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Company cell phone

Company vehicle for travel to sites/l1

401K retirement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) in Charlotte, NC seeks a CMT Engineer to apply standard engineering and project management techniques for construction materials testing and special inspection services under supervision.

Responsibilities include field observations, client interactions, and report preparation. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, 0–4 years of experience, and ability to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, reports and other data.
• Maintain project budgets, records, materials testing, and inspections.
• Lead communications with engineers, technicians, inspectors, and contractors.
• Prepare and review technical reports and letters.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: CONST001957

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary Range : $72,081.36 USD to $88,426.86 USD

Locations

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Charlotte
3300 International Airport Dr
Suite 600
Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

Charlotte
3300 International Airport Dr
Suite 600
Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Who we are looking for:

The CMT Engineer will apply standard engineering and project management techniques to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under the supervision of experienced engineers and project managers. This may include performing field observations and inspections; communicating with and mentoring engineering technicians and inspectors; meeting with clients and contractors; review of project plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, reports and other project data
• Maintains project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
• Communicates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, administrative personnel, sub-consultants and contractors
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and letters
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• May supervise and direct engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractors
• Performs field observations and site visits. Field work will include meeting with F&R employees, clients and contractors to assess construction status and progress. Prepare field reports for all site visits and meetings
• Perform field testing and inspecting of soil, foundations, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
• Review field reports prepared by technicians and inspectors
• Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
• Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
• Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
• Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
• Typically 0-4 years of experience
• May have E.I.T.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work in an independent or team environment
• Ability to be self-motivated and performance driven
• Highly organized individual
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
• May travel overnight

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

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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