Senior Engineering Technician

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Company Events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Engineering Technician for projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of testing experience and hold NICET certifications. Responsibilities include field inspections, sampling, and testing, ensuring compliance with plans. Offers competitive pay, health coverage, and education assistance. This role requires the ability to lift 75 lbs. and occasionally travel to the Tri-State Area.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant testing experience.
• Own reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unaided.

Responsibilities

• Verify construction is completed according to plans.
• Carry out inspections and testing.
• Document construction activities in daily reports.

Skills

Field inspections

Testing and sampling

Technical report writing

Communication

Education

NICET certification (various levels)

AWS or CWI

ASNT Level II or III

ICC Certifications

ACI Certified Construction Special Inspector

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for work in Charlotte, North Carolina. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant testing experience and have one (preferably more) of the certifications listed below.

Certifications

• NICET Level I, II, III or IV (Geotechnical Engineering Technology Construction)
• NICET Level I, II, III, or IV (Soils Certificate in Construction Materials Testing)
• AWS or CWI
• American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Level II or III
• ICC Certifications (Soils, Masonry, Fireproofing, Welding, Bolting, Reinforced Concrete, etc.)
• ACI Certified Construction Special Inspector (CCS), ACI CCS, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ACI/CRSI Certificate for Adhesive Anchor Installation

Responsibilities

• Verify construction is being completed in accordance with all plans and specifications.
• Carry out inspections, sampling and testing.
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and GTA Project Managers.
• Record and document the construction in daily field reports.
• Contribute to the generation of technical reports and special inspection summaries.

Requirements

• Own reliable transportation, valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship not available).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel and work in the Tri-State Area (PA, NJ, DE) and in the City of Philadelphia.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unaided and up to 100 lbs. with assistance; frequent bending, hammering and other repetitious movements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work‑life balance.
• Annual Bonus Potential - your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Peace of Mind - with Company‑paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Invest in Your Future - through our 401(k) with Company Match.
• Education Assistance Program - helping you continue to grow and learn.
• Employee Assistance Program - free access to short‑term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more.
• Peak Health Wellness Plan - personalized nurse consultations, no‑cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support.
• Stay Connected & Inspired - with free memberships to professional societies.
• Professional Development - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals.
• Referral Bonuses - bring great people on board and get rewarded.
• Recognition That Matters - we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Team Spirit & Fun - enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment.

GTA will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment, which includes High Visibility Vest, Hard Hat, Gloves, and Safety Glasses. Compensation is paid on an hourly basis. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Your time is measured from the time you arrive at the office in the morning to the time you leave the office in the evening, excluding any time for lunch. Travel mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate (currently $0.58 per mile) for travel from office to job site and back to office.

PLEASE NOTE: This position may require standing for extended durations as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering. The employee must have the ability to use their hands to handle, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit, see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. The employee will regularly lift and/or move 60 pounds; and occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples).

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.