Project Engineering Technician I - CMT

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with partial company matching

Life Insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company vehicle/gas card

Employee referral program

Job summary

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING is seeking a Special Inspections Technician I to work under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. The role involves onsite testing and reporting of various construction elements, including soil, concrete and reinforcing steel.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The position offers multiple benefits like a company vehicle, life insurance, and a 401(K) with partial matching.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history for 3 years.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and sampling services, including onsite testing.
• Collect concrete, soil, and other site materials.
• Prepare daily reports with test results and observations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Detail-oriented

Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Blythewood, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Moncks Corner, SC area(s)

Reports To: Department Manager / Group Leader

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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 inspection and sampling services, including but not limited to onsite testing and reporting of earthwork, soil construction, foundation/subgrade evaluation, reinforcing steel, concrete placements, masonry, and asphalt testing. Special Inspections Technicians collect concrete, soil, and other site materials, monitor general contractor activities, and accurately prepare daily reports that include test results, construction site observations, and detailed findings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED).
• Valid Driver's License with a 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.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities.
• Detail‑oriented and time‑conscious.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (up to 50 pounds), tug, and pull on unstable, unpaved ground.
• All newly employed Special Inspection Technicians are mandated to acquire the Special Inspector General Requirements Certification and three additional certifications within two years: Reinforced Concrete (Code 47C), Structural Masonry (Code 84C), and Soils (Code ECC).

Preferred Qualifications

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

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.

Benefits

• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Short/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 able to interview on site where the position is located.