Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2025-1580-10

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company matching
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As an Construction Materials Engineering Technician in Greensboro, North Carolina, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects by performing field testing of construction materials, including soil, concrete, asphalt, and masonry. This is a great opportunity to enhance your technical skills, and work in an outdoor environment where your contributions directly impact project success. We support you in obtaining industry certifications for further your growth professionally and financially.

• Field Testing: Conduct field testing on construction materials, including soil, concrete, asphalt, and other relevant materials.
• Documentation and Reporting: Provide detailed reports on data and testing results.
• Equipment Maintenance: Verify that field and laboratory equipment are precise and comply with industry standards.
• Special Inspection Monitoring: Adhere to International Building Code (IBC) guidelines for testing and inspecting construction materials for safety and compliance.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Communicate with supervisors, contractors, and clients to report on project status and address any issues.

What We're Looking For:

• You have a High School diploma/GED
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• A minimum of two (2) active certifications in any of the following:
  
  
  
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  • DOT Certifications in Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete (QMS Roadway is a plus)
  
  
  
  
• A strong ability to communicate effectively (speaking, reading, and writing) in English
• A solid understanding of math concepts related to weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure

What to Expect:

• With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)
• Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.