Construction Materials Testing Staff Engineer

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-House continuous training

Medical insurance (group)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Short/Long disability coverage

401K retirement

Company cell phone

Vehicle usage for site travel

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a CMT Engineer to apply standard engineering and project management techniques to provide construction materials testing and special inspections under supervision.

You will review project plans, perform field observations, communicate with clients, mentors, and sub consultants, and prepare reports for services provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or related field (required).
• Typically 0-4 years of experience.
• May have E.I.T.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractors.
• Performs field observations and site visits; prepares field reports for visits.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organization

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or related field

Job description

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.

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

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

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

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.