Engineering Field Technician

SUMMIT is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services group offering Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, Subsurface Drilling, Construction Materials Testing, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, and Structural and Forensic Inspections through our family of companies. With our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina , branch office in Raleigh, North Carolina , and Charleston, Greenville and Columbia South Carolina , our wide range of professional service capabilities and our dedication to our clients and their projects have become one of the region’s most sought‑after consulting firms. Serving both the Public and Private sectors, our services are utilized on an extensive variety of projects with a focus on the Residential, Commercial, Transportation, Multi‑Family, Healthcare and Government industries. Job Description A multi‑disciplinary engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Field Technician to add to their Greenville, South Carolina branch location. This will be a full‑time position responsible for various Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections and/or Foundations tasks. Addition job responsibilities may include: Perform routine field and/or laboratory tests Responsible for the field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone and asphalt, utilizing nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods. Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength. Sampling of asphalt cores to verify thickness Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways and other surfaces Daily communication with site contractors, other technicians and project managers Complete accurate and detailed field testing reports and/or diagrams It is preferred that candidates are familiar with performing field activities such as field density testing (Shelby tube and sand cone), material quantifications and concrete sampling and testing. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic. The work schedule may include some weekends. Qualifications Ideal applicants will have 0-2 years of Construction Materials and/or Inspection experience combined with a Civil Engineering degree. Familiarity with ACI, ICC, NICET, NCDOT and/or SCDOT, Nuclear Gauge Certification a plus. Engineer in Training will be required for advancement opportunities into Project Management. Additional Information The SUMMIT Companies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. The SUMMIT Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr SUMMIT ECS, Inc.