Field Engineering Technician – Civil CQA & Earthwork

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING in the United States is hiring an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the CQA program for earthwork and civil projects in the Southeast. The role emphasizes field testing, documentation, and field observations under senior staff supervision.

Responsibilities include in-place soil moisture testing, Shelby tube sampling, and geosynthetics deployment observation. Travel 50-90% is required; strong communication and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
• 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.
• Ability to work outside in the elements and on varying terrain for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using the drive cylinder method and other approved field procedures.
• Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities, including monitoring panel placement, seam welding operations, and anchor trench installation.
• Observe and document installation of geosynthetic materials such as geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers used in earthwork and containment systems.
• Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
• Produce accurate, detailed daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and construction observations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.
• Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.

Skills

Field testing

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING in the United States is hiring an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the CQA program for earthwork and civil projects in the Southeast. The role emphasizes field testing, documentation, and field observations under senior staff supervision.

Responsibilities include in-place soil moisture testing, Shelby tube sampling, and geosynthetics deployment observation. Travel 50-90% is required; strong communication and safety compliance are essential.