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Universal Engineering Sciences Senior Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Field Technician in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Responsibilities

  • Travel safely to various job sites in a company-provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep, and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)

  • Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials

  • Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling, and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as 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

  • Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness

  • Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans

  • Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces

  • Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically

  • Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis

  • Follow all company safety procedures and policies

  • Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials

  • Experience with ASTM, AASHTO and DOT standards

  • Nuclear Density Gauge Certification

  • Two or more of the following active certifications:

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I

  • International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)

  • National Institute Certification for Engineering Technologies (NICET): Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)

  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Certifications (Soil, Density, Asphalt, & Concrete)

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites

  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

  • Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer

Team: Construction Services Department

Work Type: Full-Time

Location Type: onsite

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