CQA Technician / Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

Company Overview

Schnabel is an employee‑owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that solves earth and environmental problems through geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. With 700+ employees in 31 U.S. offices, Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and has been recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for. The firm emphasizes high standards for quality, business ethics, and community involvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & accidental death & dismemberment 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

Job Responsibilities

• Field observation and documentation of construction activities for geosynthetic containment systems (geomembrane liners, geosynthetic clay liners, geocomposite, geotextiles) used in impoundment structures and solid waste facilities.
• Field observation and documentation of construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities, retaining walls, and other site work, including subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub‑base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction.
• Testing of construction materials such as soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel.
• Collecting data, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation, including nuclear gauges and other testing equipment.
• Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results.
• Communicating with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results.

Required Skills/Experience

• 1+ years of prior experience on civil construction projects
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent mathematical and computational skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Attention to detail and well‑organized work habits
• 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
• Interest in working outdoors on construction sites year‑round
• Basic understanding of, and ability to use, hand tools
• Physical ability to lift 50–75 lb occasionally, negotiate construction sites, climb ladders, and work outside
• Willingness to travel daily and/or stay out of town as needed to support projects

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Prior experience with construction quality assurance (CQA) of geosynthetic containment systems
• Education or experience related to civil construction, earth science, remediation, or other civil/environmental engineering fields
• Advanced knowledge of soil, concrete, and geosynthetic laboratory testing

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check (including criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check)
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

Compensation

The compensation range for an Engineering Technician is between $19 / hr and $25 / hr. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and other factors. Schnabel is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of location.