Staff Engineer

Staff EngineerPosition Title: Staff EngineerDepartment: Georgia InfrastructureReports to: Project ManagerEmployment Status: Full-TimePosition Summary:The Staff Engineer is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of their assigned projects. Under direction of the designated Registered Engineer, Staff Engineer supports project planning, project controls, and Construction Materials Testing and scheduling. The Staff Engineer is also responsible for Quality Assurance by ensuring that all construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and special provisions. In your work as a Staff Engineer, you will contribute to ongoing iconic construction projects in Georgia and the Southeastern US. With a positive attitude and strong work ethic, you will have a unique opportunity to grow into a progressive leadership role as 2MNEXT is committed to growing our team from within.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Inspecting, testing, and sampling soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc. at the project site(s)Laboratory testing to determine compressive and flexural strength of concrete; strength of bound and partially bound base materials (soil-cement, cement treated base); density and optimal moisture content of soils (proctors); gradation of soils, aggregates, and asphalt; asphalt content, etc.Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the assigned engineering projectsMonitoring project compliance with project plans, specifications, and special provisionsIdentifying each project's QA/QC policies and ensuring that inspectors and technicians understand and follow testing and inspection requirements and promptly report discrepancies to the owner's inspectors, contractor's QC, and the Project ManagerAssisting with data reduction and analysis for state, local, commercial, and industrial projectsAssisting with formal project reportingRepresenting 2MNEXT at events including (but not limited to) client meetings, conferences, volunteer opportunities, etc.Performing other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited University and 0-3 years applicable experienceCandidate should have successfully passed the FE exam, or is able to pass within 1 year of hireTime management and organization skillsAdvanced MS Office skills and presentation skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Construction Materials Testing certifications such as ACI, ICC, NICET, etc. MS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited UniversityExperience in transportation and/or aviation industriesEIT certificationExperience in a laboratory settingExperience in materials testing and special inspectionsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Position entails approximately 80% field/lab work and 20% office with occasional travel. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required functions.Employee Benefits:Affordable medical plans starting at $100/month for individuals401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vestingPTO starting at 12 days/year, increasing annually up to 20 days8 paid holidays each yearCompany-paid life and disability insuranceTraining and certification opportunitiesEmployee recognition and bonus programsNote:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.2MNEXT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.