Project Engineering Technician I - CMT

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 85,962,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company vehicle/gas card

Travel expense coverage

Employee referral program

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) seeks a Special Inspections Technician I to support site testing and inspection activities under the supervision of a registered professional engineer.

You will collect concrete, soil, and other materials for testing, monitor contractor work, and prepare daily reports summarizing test results and site observations for the project engineer. The role requires outdoor work on construction sites, strong communication, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work outdoors on a construction site in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with clean history (3+ years).
• Ability to communicate clearly with team, BLE leadership, clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection or sampling services on site under supervision.
• Collect concrete, soil and other materials for testing.
• Prepare daily reports summarizing test results and site observations.
• Monitor general contractor activities and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Computer literacy

Job description

Reports To: Department Manager / Group Leader

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Title

Special Inspections Technician I

Position Overview

As a Special Inspections Technician I for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will work under the immediate supervision of a registered professional engineer. You will collaborate with site managers and engineers to perform required inspection or sampling services, collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing, and continuously monitor general contractor activities. Your responsibilities include onsite testing, reporting of earthwork and soil construction, foundation/subgrade evaluation, reinforcing steel, concrete placements, masonry, and asphalt testing. You will also accurately prepare daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer, summarizing test results and detailed construction site observations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED).
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history (minimum 3 years).
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication with team members, BLE leadership, clients, and local, state, and federal authorities.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a time-conscious, efficient manner.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, tug and pull on unstable, unpaved ground.
• Must acquire the Special Inspector General Requirements Certification within three (3) months of employment and two additional certifications within the following eighteen (18) months. Required certifications:
  • Reinforced Concrete – Codes 47C
  • Structural Masonry – Codes 84C
  • Soils – Codes ECC

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Company vehicle/gas card (restrictions apply).
• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE.
• Employee referral program.

Notice to Applicants

Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to) role-dependent education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening.

To Be a Considered Applicant

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be able to interview on site where the position is located.