Project Engineering Technician I - CMT

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability - short & long-term

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company vehicle/gas card

Travel expenses covered

Employee referral program

Job summary

BLE in Waynesville, NC seeks a Special Inspections Technician I to support field testing of concrete, soil, and site materials under supervision of a licensed engineer. You will collect samples, observe earthwork and foundations, and prepare daily reports for the project engineer.

Ideal candidates are 18+, HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and able to work outdoors year-round. You must pursue required certifications within specified timelines after hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean history (3+ years).
• Able to work outdoors on construction sites in all weather.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication with teams and authorities.
• Detail-oriented and efficient with time.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers (MS Office).
• Physically capable to stand/walk, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain Special Inspector General Certifications within 3 months and two more within 18 months (Concrete Codes 47C, Masonry 84C, Soils ECC).

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site testing and sampling of concrete, soil, and site materials.
• Monitor earthwork, foundation/subgrade evaluation, and structural elements.
• Accurately prepare daily reports for submission to the project engineer.
• Observe contractor activities and document detailed site observations.
• Collaborate with site managers and engineers under supervision of a registered professional engineer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Office familiarity

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.