Project Engineering Technician I

blecorp; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(K) with partial company matching.

Life Insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave.

Eight (8) paid holidays.

Company Vehicle/gas card

Time and a half overtime pay.

100% of travel expenses are covered by

BLE

Education re-imbursement program(s)

Employee referral program

Certification bonuses

Job summary

BLE is seeking a Project Engineering Technician I in Brevard, NC to support site engineers with inspections, sample collection, and reporting. You will assist with concrete, soil, and other materials testing on construction sites, under supervision of a registered professional engineer.

The role requires a high school diploma, clean driving record, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. You will develop certifications within two years, and maintain detailed daily reports for project

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history (3 years).
• Ability to work outdoors on construction sites in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to complete tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication with team, BLE leadership, clients and authorities.
• Detail oriented and able to manage time efficiently.
• Basic computer skills for communication and record keeping (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and maneuver on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed engineers with inspections and sampling on construction sites.
• Collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing and observation.
• Prepare and submit daily reports detailing test results and site observations.
• Support project engineers and site managers to ensure QA/QC on projects.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Project Engineering Technician I

Location: Brevard, North Carolina

Status: Full Time - Entry-Level

Job Description

As a Project Engineering Technician for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will work under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will work as a team member alongside site managers and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services. Our special Inspections technicians play a critical role in the quality assurance for every construction project no matter how large or small. Special Inspections Technicians actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing along with the continuous monitoring of general contractor activities, which may include but are not limited to onsite testing and reporting of earthwork and soil construction; foundation/subgrade evaluation; reinforcing steel; concrete placements; masonry as well as asphalt testing. Special Inspections Technicians are also responsible for accurately preparing daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer. These reports not only include your test results summary, but detailed construction site observations as well.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• Valid Driver's License with Clean Motor Vehicle Driving history (3 years)
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• You must be self‑motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels.
• Must be detail oriented and work in a time conscious and time effective manner.
• Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (50 pound), tug and pull, on unstable, unpaved ground.

Applicant Requirements

• All newly employed Special Inspection Technicians are mandated to acquire the Special Inspector general Requirements Certification and one of the three (3) additional certifications within three (3) months of beginning the position, and the remaining two (2) certifications within the following eighteen (18) months, such that the technician has acquired, within two (2) years, the following certifications:
  • Special Inspector general Requirements Certification - GR (Within three (3) months of employment).
  • Reinforced Concrete
    • Codes -47C
    • Plans - 47P
  • Structural Masonry
    • Codes - 84C
    • Plans - 84P
  • Soils
    • Codes - ECC
    • Soils Plans - ECP

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of previous construction materials inspection
• Industry certified inspector

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Company Vehicle/gas card
• Time and a half overtime pay.
• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE.
• Education re-imbursement program(s)
• Employee referral program
• Certification bonuses