Project Engineering Tchnician I - CQA

Position Overview

The Project Engineering Technician supports the construction quality assurance (CQA) program for earthwork and civil construction projects across the Southeast. This entry-level position focuses on field testing, construction observation, and detailed documentation under the supervision of senior staff. Technicians play a vital role in ensuring that grading, embankment construction, structural fills, and geosynthetic system installations meet engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in CQA, soil testing, construction inspection, or related work.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in drive cylinder moisture and density testing and undisturbed Shelby tube sampling within 3 months of hire
• Must pass the ICC Special Inspector General Requirements certification within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass the ICC Soils Codes and Soils Plans certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Nice to Have: Nuclear gauge certification, ACI or ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing professionalism.
• Ability to travel extensively (50-90%) within the United States.
• Ability to work outside in the elements and on varying terrain for extended periods of time.

Core Competencies

• Field Leadership & Technical Execution
• Technical Expertise & Quality Orientation
• Training & Mentorship
• Communication & Client Interaction
• Documentation & Reporting Accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Field Testing & Sampling

• Perform in-place soil moisture and density testing using the drive cylinder method and other approved field procedures.
• C Conduct undisturbed Shelby tube sampling and prepare samples for laboratory testing.

Geosynthetics Observation & Installation Support

• Support senior technicians during geosynthetics deployment observation activities, including monitoring panel placement, seam welding operations, and anchor trench installation.
• Observe and document installation of geosynthetic materials such as geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and drainage layers used in earthwork and containment systems.

Earthwork Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor and document soil placement, compaction, grading, and protective cover installation.
• Produce accurate, detailed daily field reports including test data, material tracking, and construction observations.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate clearly and professionally with project engineers, field leads, and construction personnel to ensure alignment on project requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific quality assurance protocols.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Company Vehicle
• Company Paid Housing
• Daily Per-Diems