Overview:
SUMMIT Engineering, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Build your future as a Construction Lab Technician at SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., A Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for bold new talent to grow along with us.
No experience? Not a problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed.
Position Summary:
Your role as a Construction Lab Technician, you will be responsible for providing assistance with various construction materials testing in the laboratory and collection of relevant test data on future or existing projects. We will provide on-the-job training. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to single-family residential communities, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.
If you’re reliable, have a good work ethic, and can cooperate with co-workers and clients respectfully, this is the position for you. We seek hardworking and motivated candidates with work experience in construction, civil engineering, lab testing or related areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine laboratory tests on soil including compaction testing (proctors), gradations, and Atterberg limit testing
- Test concrete cylinders, grout prisms, and mortar specimens for strength parameters
- Document accurate and detailed lab activity and report the findings to other technicians and supervisors
- Communicate verbally and electronically with various lab/field personnel and colleagues
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Regularly exposed to warehouse conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
- Lab work on construction materials involving long-term standing and perhaps repetitive motions
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 50lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples) and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)
Qualifications:
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent
- Required: Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer
- Preferred: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or relevant field of study
- Preferred but not required: prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience
- Preferred but not required: Active ACI, ICC and/or NCDOT/SCDOT certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications
- Required: Monday-Friday daytime availability
- Ability to calculate results from construction materials test data
- Ability to accurately complete lab-testing paperwork
- Ability to follow direction from others and complete tasks as assigned
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
- Ability to lift 50-100 lbs.
- Ability to work well with others
$16 – $17 an hour
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 60+ branches and 3,100 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
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