Construction Materials Testing Staff Engineer II

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-House continuous training

Medical insurance (comprehensive)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-observed holidays

401K retirement

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a Civil Engineering professional to provide construction materials testing and inspections under supervision.

The role includes field investigations, analysis, and preparation of reports for diverse projects across our service area. You will work with engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, coordinating budgets and client communications while ensuring timely, accurate deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Typically 4+ years of relevant experience.
• E.I.T certification required; P.E. license preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering methods and professional judgment to provide testing and inspection services.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and specifications for projects.
• Coordinate project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections.
• Communicate with engineers, technicians, inspectors, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Supervise technical staff and subcontractors; review reports and letters.

Skills

E.I.T certification

P.E. license

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

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:

This position will apply standard engineering techniques and professional judgement to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under general supervision. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, design and development of plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, specifications, and other project data
• Coordinates or directs project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
• Communicates and coordinates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, admin personnel, sub-consultants and contractors to provide service
• Supervises and directs engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractor
• Authorizes and/or reviews technical reports and letters
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• Work may also include performing field testing and site visits
• Field work will include testing and inspecting soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
• 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 4+ years of experience
• E.I.T certification requiredMay have P.E. license
• 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 continuously sit, stand, and walk
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
• Ability to work in environments containing dust
• 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-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.