Senior Field Engineering Technician — Field & Lab Expert

Socket.dev; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%)

Short-term disability (100% company‑pA

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Bonus program

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitiona

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Field Engineering Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job responsibilities include field observation, testing of soils and construction materials, data collection, report preparation, and coordination with contractors and engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project experience.
• High School diploma or higher.
• Ability to obtain certifications within 6 months.
• MSHA 5000-23 Training or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent mathematical computation skills.
• Physically able to lift 50–75 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Field observation and documentation of construction activities.
• Testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel.
• Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory soils, aggregate, materials, and concrete testing.
• Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results.
• Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results.

Skills

Construction experience

Math skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Field Engineering Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job responsibilities include field observation, testing of soils and construction materials, data collection, report preparation, and coordination with contractors and engineers.