Field Engineering Technician - Employee-Owned $500 Sign-On

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock as employee owner

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Healthcare and dental insurance w/ HSA

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Annual pay raises with certifications

Signing bonus $500

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Capitol Services, PLLC (HCCS) in Washington, DC is seeking engineering technicians at entry or senior level. Competitive starting pay based on experience, with overtime and a $500 signing bonus.

The firm emphasizes employee ownership and a path through company-paid certifications. Responsibilities include field testing of materials, reporting results to project teams, and maintaining safety and PPE standards on busy construction sites.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED; engineering/geology degree is a plus.
• Valid industry certifications (ACI, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, etc.) are a plus and may raise starting pay.
• Must meet pre-employment criteria and have a suitable personal vehicle for site use.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations and testing of construction materials such as soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, and sprayed-on fireproofing.
• Report observations and findings to the project team verbally and in writing.
• Interact with senior staff on various projects as needed.
• Promote a safe workplace and proper PPE usage.
• Complete company-paid certifications to perform testing and inspection tasks; pay raises on certification success.

Skills

Field testing

Report writing

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Engineering/Geology degree a plus

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Capitol Services, PLLC (HCCS) in Washington, DC is seeking engineering technicians at entry or senior level. Competitive starting pay based on experience, with overtime and a $500 signing bonus.

The firm emphasizes employee ownership and a path through company-paid certifications. Responsibilities include field testing of materials, reporting results to project teams, and maintaining safety and PPE standards on busy construction sites.