Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Construction Materials Engineering Technican

Requisition Number: 2024- 1610-04

S&ME is searching for a dynamic and passionate full-time Construction Materials Engineering Technician ready to join our Construction team in Columbia, SC.

What You Will Do:

Are you looking to elevate your career with a role that blends your technical knowledge and has room for growth? Join us as a Construction Materials Engineering working outside making an impact on the community around you by conducting field and laboratory testing of construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, etc.).

Beyond your technical expertise, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high profile and exciting projects across the construction industry, engage with clients, and drive business development for S&ME's success.

• Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites
• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects
• Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management system
• Calibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
• Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)
• Communicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients

Who You Are:

• High School diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials or equivalent experience and an associate degree in a related field
• Proficiently complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device, using Microsoft Office and email
• Effective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
• Two or More Active Certification(s) Required:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • NICET: Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  • DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Density, Asphalt, and Concrete

Who We Are:

We are engineers, scientists, and designers. At S&ME, as a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in offering a thriving environment that fosters continuous development and growth. With a history spanning over 50 years in the geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials fields, we consistently provide innovative solutions to address our clients' most intricate challenges. With over 1000 employee-owners spanning 10+ states, we value individuals who are eager, passionate, honest, and hardworking, as they contribute to the lasting positive impacts, we make on the communities we serve. Together, we have a vested interest in our company's success and delivery of responsive, quality service to our clients, which drives us to do our best every day.

Check out this video: to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

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 a passionate and experienced geotechnical engineer seeking a challenging opportunity with a firm committed to our employees and providing excellence, 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.