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Universal Engineering Sciences Senior Engineering Field Technician in Chantilly, Virginia
Your role as a Senior CMT Engineering Field Technician will put you at the forefront of projects that are transforming communities. You will perform daily inspections of construction projects in concrete/soils field sampling, testing procedures, verification procedures, and the application of various construction materials.
Job Responsibilities
Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials
Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods
Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength
Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness
Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces
Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically
Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis
Follow all company safety procedures and policies
Other tasks as assigned
This position offers career advancement such as paid certifications and training.
Required Qualifications & Skills
At least 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
Experience with ASTM, AASHTO and DOT standards
Nuclear Density Gauge Certification
Active Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories ( WACEL ) certifications
Two or more of the following active certifications:
American Concrete Institute ( ACI ): Field Testing Grade I
International Code Council ( ICC ) Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
National Institute Certification for Engineering Technologies ( NICET ): Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)
Department of Transportation ( DOT ) Certifications (Soil, Density, Asphalt, Concrete)
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions
Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region
Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)
Team: Construction Services Department
Work Type: Full-Time
Location Type: onsite