Senior Construction Materials Engineering Technician - S&ME, Inc.

Senior Construction Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-1360-09

We are looking for a motivated and passionate full-time Senior Construction Engineering Technician ready to join our Construction team in New Albany, IN. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As a Senior Construction Engineering Technician you will make 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.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Performing testing that contributes to our company's success
• Review of project plans and specifications in preparation of field or laboratory testing
• Performance of laboratory testing for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
• Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of testing results
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with staff, contractors, and clients
• Assisting with calibrations and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards

What You Bring:

• High School diploma/GED
• 5+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards
• 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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as 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.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join 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.