Schnabel Engineering · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are seeking an Engineering Technician to perform field observations and testing of construction materials, as well as collect and analyze data related to geotechnical instrumentation and environmental samples.
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Responsibilities
Field observation and testing during placement of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel
Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation
Collect environmental water and soil samples from monitoring wells, borings, excavations, drains, and surface water bodies
Perform laboratory soils and concrete testing
Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results
Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results
Qualification
Required
Prior experience on construction projects (minimum 2 yrs is preferred)
Technician certification (ACI, SCDOT or AASHTO)
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain in 6 months
MSHA 24 Training or the ability to obtain in 6 months
Excellent mathematic computational skills
High School degree
Valid Driver's License
Possess good oral, written, communication, skills
Candidates must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-office team
Attention to detail and well-organized
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Basic understanding of and ability to use of hand tools
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Rabe
President / CEO
Chris Potter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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