Field Project Engineer Tech I — Travel & Growth

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) seeks an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the CQA program for earthwork and civil construction projects across the Southeast. This role emphasizes field testing, observation, and detailed documentation under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), 0-3 years experience, and travel 50-90% with on-site field work. ICC certifications and drive cylinder testing skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 0-3 years in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
• Must pass ICC Special Inspector General Requirements within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass 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 outdoors in varying terrain for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Field Testing & Sampling: Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using drive cylinder method; prepare cores and samples for lab testing.
• Undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and sample prep for laboratory testing.
• Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities (panel placement, seam welding, anchor trench installation).
• Observe installation of geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers in earthwork and containment systems.
• Earthwork Monitoring & Documentation: document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
• Produce detailed daily field reports with test data, material tracking, and construction observations.
• Communicate clearly with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to align on requirements.
• Follow safety standards, regulatory requirements, and QA protocols.
• Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) seeks an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the CQA program for earthwork and civil construction projects across the Southeast. This role emphasizes field testing, observation, and detailed documentation under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), 0-3 years experience, and travel 50-90% with on-site field work. ICC certifications and drive cylinder testing skills are valued.