Geotechnical Field Technician – Outdoor Site Testing

Schnabel, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Scholarship/tuition reimbursement

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Bonus program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. The role offers outdoor field work, exposure to construction materials testing, and opportunities to develop as a professional engineer in a collaborative team.

Excellent benefits and overtime potential accompany the position. Ideal candidates have a science-focused background and a desire to contribute to infrastructure projects nationwide, while gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform rudimentary math computations.
• Physically able to lift 50-75 pounds and work outdoors.
• Valid US driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities per plans and specifications.
• Test soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and reinforcing steel.
• Support environmental tasks (well installation, sampling, instrumentation).
• Support geotechnical design tasks (soil boring layouts with GPS).
• Perform laboratory testing in soils and concrete labs.

Skills

High School degree

Valid US Driver's License

Good oral & written communication

Able to perform rudimentary math

Attentive to detail

Outdoor work

Lift 50-75 lbs occasionally

Climb ladders

Education

Bachelor of Science in geology, earth sciences, physics, environmental science or related field

Job description

Schnabel, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. The role offers outdoor field work, exposure to construction materials testing, and opportunities to develop as a professional engineer in a collaborative team.

Excellent benefits and overtime potential accompany the position. Ideal candidates have a science-focused background and a desire to contribute to infrastructure projects nationwide, while gaining hands-on experience in