Construction Materials Staff Engineer

Construction Materials Staff Engineer

Requisition Number: 2023-1410-08

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services since 1973. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.

We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Snapshot:

As a Construction Materials Staff Engineer, you play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects by assessing and verifying the properties and quality of materials used in construction. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer, you will coordinate field explorations, field logging of soil samples, performing engineering calculations/design, preparation of proposals and reports, and project and client support.

This position will consist of both office and fieldwork.

• Material Testing:
  • Conduct various tests on construction materials to determine their properties and quality, testing soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout on construction projects for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
  • Utilize Metafield®, and/or other information management systems for recording daily field data and test results
• Quality Control:
  • Review of civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications in preparation for field site visits and observations
• Documentation:
  • Maintain detailed records of field activities, observations, and testing on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Reports:
  • Assisting Project Management staff by reviewing field data, addressing construction issues, and preparing formal reports
  • Create cost estimates and proposals for field and laboratory work in line with project plans, specifications, IBC requirements, and client RFPs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Basic working knowledge of construction plans and specifications
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, with the ability to learn commercial software applications
• Willingness to obtain International Code Council (ICC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications in the fields of aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete, and masonry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering or Geology Intern certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Why S&ME:

Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.

Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/857957136 to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.