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Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Field Technician to join our growing Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections department.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform inspections for various materials (e.g., soils, concrete, and asphalt) for industrial, commercial residential, or municipal projects in accordance with applicable standards.

• Accurately and reliably perform required testing per applicable ASTM and/or NCDOT testing methods.

• Read and interpret design drawings and construction specifications.

• Observe work procedures and verify compliance with job specifications.

• Create and submit accurate and detailed inspection reports and test data sheets.

• Interact and communicate with general contractors, site supervisors, architects, structural engineers, and client representatives.

  Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

• 3+ years of experience performing onsite inspections and testing of various materials.

• Working knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments.

• Proficient in the use of iPads, Microsoft Office, email, and OneDrive.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting, with an attention to detail and quality-minded focus.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, raise hands above head, sit, climb and balance, and work in confined spaces and heights.

• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds on occasion.

• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 8 hours on a normal day and up to 12 hours on occasion.

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain ACI, ICC, and NCDOT certifications.

• A valid driver's license and ability to drive

• Ability to pass a post-offer fit for duty test

• Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus.

  Desired Certifications (combination thereof):

• ACI / NCDOT Concrete Field Technician Level 1

• ICC Soils

• Hazmat Certification

• NCDOT Concrete Field

• NCDOT Intro to Asphalt

• NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician

• NCDOT Nuclear Density

• NCDOT Erosion & Sediment Control

  A signing bonus of up to $1,500 is available for candidates who apply directly through the company website or another job board. Candidates who are presented through a third-party recruiting firm are ineligible for signing bonus.

  Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

  A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.