Schnabel Engineering · 1 day ago
Senior Field Engineering Technicians
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are seeking Senior Field Engineering Technicians to perform field observations and documentation of construction activities, conduct material testing, and communicate with contractors and engineers.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Field observation and documentation of construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities (especially storm water collection, sanitary sewer, power, communications/internet, and others), retaining walls, and other construction. Activities to be observed include subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub-base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction
Testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel
Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation
Perform laboratory soils, aggregate, materials, 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 (5+ years is preferred)
High School degree or higher
Work may require access to military facilities
Technician certification (ACI, ICC, SCDOT or AASHTO) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
MSHA 5000-23 Training or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Excellent mathematic computational skills
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and well-organized
Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-office team
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Advanced Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
Interest in working outdoors and on construction sites, at all times of the year
Basic understanding of, and the ability to use hand tools
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
Valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Project sites can be throughout the southeast. Candidates must be willing to travel (travel time & mileage paid)
Preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude
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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