Engineering Technician - Dynamic Earth

About the role

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States. What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing construction phase testing and inspections at ongoing construction projects, which includes providing accurate notes and descriptions of all field activities while reporting to their respective supervisor daily. Engineering Technicians will also be required to provide accurate site inspection reports (SIRs), daily summary emails to their immediate supervisor, and accurate project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits, testing, and inspection services at construction job sites
• Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples, such as physical index properties, permeability, and moisture-density relationship
• Assist geotechnical engineers to complete site investigation activities such as soil borings and/or test pit excavations, field permeability/percolation tests, and other supporting tasks as deemed necessary to maintain the geotechnical department operation
• Pickup and drop-off samples to laboratories
• Review and reference project documents including site-civil, structural, architectural plans, geotechnical reports, and topographic surveys
• Conduct structural steel and steel reinforcement inspections
• Perform footing subgrade inspections to review soils composition and bearing capacity and/or determine depth of overexcavation for unsuitable subgrade soils; Earthwork oversight (monitoring overexcavation of unsuitable materials and compaction testing of structural fill material)
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors and project manager
• Maintain the instruments in calibrated condition, collecting and reporting data to the manager, managing lab supply/inventory, and assisting in preparation of reports/presentations
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction-related field preferred
• 0-4 years’ experience in construction inspection field or laboratory testing
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle
• Hands-on experience with metric and English tools
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc.
• Independent and critical thinking abilities
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; talk and hear; use repetitive motions
• The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspections of site plans

Work Environment

• Field inspections/visits are dictated by construction schedules and could include early morning or late evening timing at the project site
• The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
• The employee is expected to perform the majority of their work week outdoors. Outdoor work frequently includes walking on uneven surfaces in all types of weather conditions and may have exposure to animals, insects, plants, etc.
• The employee is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals

Skills

• Well organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a polished and professional presence
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and have great follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with contracts/proposals relating to professional services preferred
• Complete discretion required to handle confidential and sensitive information

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family support benefits
• Professional development, continuing education, and credential support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects
• Direct access to experienced leaders and exposure to strategic business initiatives
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term career growth
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20-$26/hr. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for the position at the time of posting. Starting compensation will be determined based on an individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.