Field Operator & Lab Technician

EEDAS PLLC is a leading engineering consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients. We specialize in delivering high-quality engineering services across various sectors, including renewable energy, industrial, and commercial projects and delivered more than 125 projects in 17 states.

We are seeking a field operator and laboratory technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong motivation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate pile drivers (Vermeer PD-10, GAYK, or similar pile driving machines for solar projects), trackhoes, rubber tire backhoes, and lull forklifts.
• Working in a soils and concrete testing laboratory in Raleigh, NC.
• Travel and work at various project locations across the U.S. when not working at the main Raleigh, NC office soils laboratory.
• Performing basic laboratory testing including but not limited to organic content, grain size analysis, compaction, processing of material, and compression testing of concrete specimens.
• Field work includes but is not limited to soils and concrete sampling, nuclear density gauge testing, field inspection, and miscellaneous construction activities.
• Oversee fieldwork, including soil sampling, pile testing, and site inspections.
• Assist laboratory testing and equipment setup in EEDAS lab.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Pile driving and heavy equipment operating experience.
• NCDOT/ACI laboratory testing certifications a plus.
• Experience with nuclear density gauge testing, soils and concrete sampling, grain size analysis, compaction testing, and concrete compression testing is a plus.
• Experience overseeing crews, coordinating site work, and reporting inspection findings is a plus.
• The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed.
• The ability to travel and work at remote sites as needed.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health Benefits
• Holiday & PTO
• 401k
• Flexible work schedule and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education