CMT Engineering Technician

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Field testing and inspections of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
• Review of blueprints in preparation of field observations on construction sites
• Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Daily use of Metafield for recording of testing results
• Communication of field testing results with Construction Services staff, general contractors, and clients

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials is required
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment), is required
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (Company will provide Personal Protective Equipment and inclement weather gear, as appropriate)
• Ability to work and maneuver equipment (such as a loaded wheelbarrow) on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Willingness to travel out-of-town for short duration assignments

Preferred Certifications

• FDOT CTQP Asphalt Paving I
• FDOT CTQP Earthwork I
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Level I
• ACI Concrete Lab Testing Technician I
• ICC Soils and Reinforced Concrete

Benefits

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle with fuel card for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Certification reimbursement and incentive program with pay increases
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program