Entry-Level CMT Staff Engineer

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle and gas card

Medical insurance (health, dental, and

Vision

Professional growth opportunities

Certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance for employee and family

Short term disability

Long term disability

401K with company matching 50%

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in Tallahassee, FL seeks a CMT Staff Engineer to lead construction materials testing and special inspection projects. The role combines fieldwork and office tasks, with opportunities for career advancement on prestigious southeastern projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree (ABET) and EIT eligibility, with 0–4+ years of related experience. The position emphasizes client interaction, report preparation, and team collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (or international equivalent).
• 0–4+ years of construction testing/inspections experience preferred, not required.
• Entry-level graduates are encouraged to apply.
• EIT license or ability to obtain in 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Staff/project engineering duties including data reduction, analysis and fieldwork.
• Assist with project management and reporting.
• Field inspection, sampling and testing of soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel.
• Prepare reports and client consultations.
• Support other NOVA team members to meet company objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Fieldwork

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

NCEES credential evaluation (international degree)

Job description

NOVA Engineering is seeking a CMT Staff Engineer in Tallahassee, FL to work on Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection projects. Thisposition with the opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the southeastern U.S. with much room for career advancement.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Staff/project engineering duties including data reduction, analysis & fieldwork for commercial, industrial, retail, government, office and residential projects (Construction Materials Testing/Inspection and some geotechnical engineering)
• Assisting with project management & reporting
• Field inspection, sampling & testing of soils/foundations, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc.
• Report preparation
• Client consultation and maintenance
• Providing assistance to other NOVA team members to promote the overall objectives of the company.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.
• 0 - 4+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials preferred NOT required
• Entry-level graduates are urged to apply
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license or ability to obtain in 3 months
• Position entails approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office with occasional travel.

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

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement and incentive
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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