Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-1170-01

Are you located near the state borders of eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, and/or southwestern Pennsylvania and have experience with construction materials testing? S&ME is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Engineering Technician who is looking for an opportunity to work remotely and independently managing all testing documentation and responsibilities for the construction projects throughout the area of these 3 bordering states. You will be assigned a company vehicle and report directly to the project sites. No in-office work is required. All the tools and resources will be available to you to work remotely in this area.

What You Will Do:

As a Construction Materials Engineering Technician, your daily field testing ensures compliance with industry standards, documenting the proper use of materials like soil, concrete, rebar, asphalt, and aggregate in construction projects. You'll also have the opportunity to learn geosynthetic work such as membrane liners, geotextiles, geocomposites, clay liners for landfills, and more. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, managing your own time, communicating with our team in the Columbus, Ohio office, and responsible for conducting the field testing contributing to the success of all projects in the area, ensuring everything is "built right."

• Review plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites
• Test soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
• Record field activities, observations, and test results to ensure materials pass project specifications.
• Use tools like Metafield for daily recording
• Communicate daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients
• Calibrate equipment to meet industry standards

What You Need:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
• Ability to complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions
• Ability to routinely lift 40-50 lbs, such as maneuvering a loaded wheelbarrow on uneven terrain or loading/unloading concrete cylinders
• ACI, NICET or DOT certifications are a plus.

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states, and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

Check out this video to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including ESOP and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, please visit our careers page to apply and learn more about us:

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.