Engineering Technician (Geotechnical/Construction Quality Assurance)

Responsibilities

• Performs In-Place Density Tests using nuclear density gauge, drive sleeve, or sand cone method.
• Agregate Sampling.
• Concrete/Grout/Masonry sampling (including: air content; slump testing; visual observations; casting samples of concrete cylinders, mortar cubes, and grout prisms; and obtaining core samples).
• Also may perform asphalt sampling, backscatter tests, and coring.

Qualifications

• Will train employees without work experience; but prefer that candidates have at least some construction-related work history.
• Qualified candidates should have basic math and writing skills.
• Strong work ethics
• Ability to work as a team player.

Requirements

• VDOT Soils and Aggregate Compaction or a NICET Construction Materials Testing Level II certification.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Professional Development/Advancement Opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Subject to outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Work will primarily be in the field involving long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required, as necessary.

Company Information

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .