Project Engineering Technician I - CQA
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering
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Job summary
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to support the CQA program across Southeast earthwork and civil projects. You will perform field testing, documentation, and observation under supervision to ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality requirements.
The role requires travel (50-90%) within the United States, strong communication, and outdoor work ability.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
- Proficiency in drive cylinder moisture and density testing and undisturbed Shelby tube sampling within 3 months of hire.
- Pass ICC Special Inspector General Requirements certification within 3 months of hire.
- Pass ICC Soils Codes and Soils Plans certifications within 12 months of hire.
- Nice to Have: Nuclear gauge certification, ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
- Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.
- Ability to work outside in the elements and on varying terrain for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using drive cylinder methods and other approved field procedures.
- Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for lab testing.
- Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities and installation supervision.
- Observe and document installation of geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers.
- Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
- Produce accurate daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and observations.
- Communicate clearly with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on requirements.
- Follow safety standards, regulatory requirements, and QA protocols.
- Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.
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Job description
Location: Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Raleigh, NC, Greenville, SC, and surrounding areas
Reports to: Department Manager
Status: Full- Time, Exempt
At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.
The Project Engineering Technician supports the construction quality assurance (CQA) program for earthwork and civil construction projects across the Southeast. This entry-level position focuses on field testing, construction observation, and detailed documentation under the supervision of senior staff. Technicians play a vital role in ensuring that grading, embankment construction, structural fills, and geosynthetic system installations meet engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in drive cylinder moisture and density testing and undisturbed Shelby tube sampling within 3 months of hire
- Must pass the ICC Special Inspector General Requirements certification within 3 months of hire.
- Must pass the ICC Soils Codes and Soils Plans certifications within 12 months of hire.
- Nice to Have: Nuclear gauge certification, ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
- Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.
- Ability to work outside in the elements and on varying terrain for extended periods of time.
- Field Leadership & Technical Execution
- Technical Expertise & Quality Orientation
- Training & Mentorship
- Communication & Client Interaction
- Documentation & Reporting Accuracy
- Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using the drive cylinder method and other approved field procedures.
- Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
- Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities, including monitoring panel placement, seam welding operations, and anchor trench installation.
- Observe and document installation of geosynthetic materials such as geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers used in earthwork and containment systems.
- Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
- Produce accurate, detailed daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and construction observations.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.
- Follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific quality assurance protocols.
- Travel full-time to project sites throughout the Southeast.
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.
- Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
- Collaborative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a visible impact.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.
- 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
- Company Paid Housing
- Daily Per-Diems
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