Engineering Field Technician

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Field Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring construction quality and compliance on active job sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing field testing, sampling, observations, and inspections of construction materials
• Conducting Construction Materials Testing (CMT) on concrete, soils, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, structural steel, fireproofing, and more
• Completing mathematical calculations, test data reduction, and preparing accurate field and laboratory documentation
• Communicating daily with contractors, project managers, engineers, and CVET staff
• Representing CVET professionally while supporting safe, high-quality construction practices

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math and follow detailed testing procedures
• A willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs (mostly team lifts due to weight/shape)
• Availability for variable hours and overtime when needed
• Age 21+ with a clean driving record (required to operate a company vehicle)
• Prior CMT/Special Inspections experience or certifications are a plus

About Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing (CVET)

Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing (“CVET”) is a growing multidisciplinary firm with offices in Hickory and Shelby, North Carolina. We offer professional geotechnical and environmental engineering services, construction materials testing, and special inspection services to developers, architects, contractors, municipalities, and property owners. We pride ourselves on providing our clients the personal service and value of a small firm with the same expertise and experience of larger firms.