Engineering Technician/ Construction Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochran, a prominent civil engineering and construction firm, is seeking an Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector for its Wentzville office. The ideal candidate should have a willingness to learn and possess effective communication skills while being part of a collaborative team. This role offers comprehensive training and excellent benefits, including 100% paid insurance and a generous PTO plan.

Benefits

100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

401k with 4% Company Match

Boot and apparel allowance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate hand-held tablet or other technical devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in field tests and observations of construction materials.
• Work in various weather conditions and handle lifting up to 75 lbs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to read blueprints

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grad I

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 7 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100+ professionals across multiple offices, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.

Cochran's Wentzville, Missouri location is looking for an Engineering Technician/ Construction Inspector to join our team.

Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience or general knowledge of standard construction practices. Prior experience is not necessary- we are willing and able to train on the job. The technician/inspector performs or assists in field tests and observations of construction materials, including concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregate, storm and sanitary structures and pipe bedding procedures.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years prior experience, but not required
• ACI Concrete Field Testing-Grad I,
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
• Ability to operate and navigate hand held tablet or other technical devices
• Willing to be a team player and assist with any tasks assigned to them

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in field environment in all types of weather/conditions
• Ability to lift and move up to 75lbs

Excellent benefits:

• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Insurance for employee, plus company deductible assistance.
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• 401k with 4% Company Match
• Boot and apparel allowance