Transportation Engineering Technician Talent Pool - Summit Design and Engineering Services

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Summit Design and Engineering Services is looking to connect with talented individuals for our CEI Transportation Team's future opportunities throughout West Virgina.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of calculations and computations with supervision.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Collect materials, weigh tickets, and conduct roadway tests to ensure materials delivered to the project meet specifications and are placed in accordance with standard specifications.
• Monitor and perform all types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects.
• Perform and maintain daily record keeping of project activities and prepare monthly project estimates.
• Take field measurements of various completed work items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
• Read plans and blueprints.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas.
• Proficient in using iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox, and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently, use own judgment and make decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, raise hands above head, sit, climb and balance, and to work in confined spaces and heights with an adequate vision to perform tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on regular basis
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive.

• Level II Technicians: High School diploma or equivalent, certified by the WVTRET Certification Board as a Technician II, and have WVDOH Materials Certifications OR WVTRET Certification Board Pre-Approved Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university.
• Level III Technicians: High School diploma or equivalent and certified by the WVTRET Certification Board as a Technician III and have WVDOH Materials Certifications OR WVTRET Certification Board Pre-Approved Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university.

Certifications:

• Portland Cement Concrete Inspector
• Aggregate Inspector
• Compaction (Soils and Aggregate)

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.