Project Engineering Technician I - CQA

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(K) with partial company matching

Life Insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company Vehicle

Company Paid Housing

Daily Per-Diems

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc seeks a Project Engineering Technician I in North Augusta, South Carolina. This entry-level position supports construction quality assurance (CQA) for civil projects, focusing on field testing and documentation.

The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively. The role provides competitive benefits including medical coverage, 401(K) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, or construction inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing.
• Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling.
• Monitor and document soil placement and grading.

Skills

Field Leadership & Technical Execution

Technical Expertise & Quality Orientation

Communication & Client Interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Nuclear gauge certification

ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification

Job description

Project Engineering Technician I - CQA

Location: North Augusta, South Carolina

Reports to: Department Manager

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Notice to applicants:
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.

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.

Position Overview

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.

Minimum Job 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.
• 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.

Core Competencies

• Field Leadership & Technical Execution
• Technical Expertise & Quality Orientation
• Training & Mentorship
• Communication & Client Interaction
• Documentation & Reporting Accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Field Testing & Sampling

• 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.

Geosynthetics Observation & Installation Support

• 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.

Earthwork Monitoring & Documentation

• 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.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

Benefits

• 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