Project Engineering Technician I - CMT

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company vehicle/gas card

Travel expenses covered

Employee referral program

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is seeking a Special Inspections Technician I in Forest City, NC. You will perform field inspections, collect concrete/soil samples, and conduct on-site testing under supervision of a professional engineer.

You will prepare daily reports, document site observations, and monitor construction activities. The role requires outdoor work across seasons and obtaining required certifications within stated timelines.

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 authorities.
• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must acquire the Special Inspector General Requirements Certification within 3 months and two more within 18 months.
• Certifications: Reinforced Concrete – Codes 47C; Structural Masonry – Codes 84C; Soils – Codes ECC.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite testing and sampling of concrete, soil, and other materials.
• Prepare daily reports summarizing test results and site observations.
• Monitor contractor activities and report issues to the project engineer.
• Collaborate with site managers and engineers to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Field inspection

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

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.