Field CQA Technician I — Travel‑Heavy Earthwork

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the Construction Quality Assurance program across earthwork and civil projects in the Southeast. You will focus on field testing, observation, and detailed documentation under supervision, ensuring grading, embankment, and geosynthetic installations meet specs and standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 0–3 years in CQA or related work, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in drive cylinder moisture and density testing and undisturbed Shelby tube sampling within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass the ICC Special Inspector General Requirements certification within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass the ICC Soils Codes and Soils Plans certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Nice to Have: Nuclear gauge certification, ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
• Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Field Testing & Sampling: Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using drive cylinder methods and other approved field procedures.
• Field Testing & Sampling: Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Field Testing & Sampling: Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities, including monitoring panel placement, seam welding operations, and anchor trench installation.
• Earthwork Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
• Earthwork Monitoring & Documentation: Produce accurate, detailed daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and construction observations.
• Communication & Coordination: Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific quality assurance protocols.
• Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Client-facing professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the Construction Quality Assurance program across earthwork and civil projects in the Southeast. You will focus on field testing, observation, and detailed documentation under supervision, ensuring grading, embankment, and geosynthetic installations meet specs and standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 0–3 years in CQA or related work, and