Job title: Construction Materials Staff Engineer
Company: S&ME
Job description: Construction Materials Staff Engineer
Requisition Number: 2023-1630-09
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 Construction Materials Staff Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Job Snapshot:
As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout on construction projects for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications
- Review of civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications in preparation for field site visits and observations
- Prepare documentation of (and mentor staff in performing) field activities, observations, and testing on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
- Daily use of Metafield®, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of field observations and testing results
- Communication of field and laboratory observations and testing results with Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients
- Assisting Project Management staff with review of field data, disposition of identified construction discrepancies, and preparation of formal reports
- Preparation of field and laboratory cost estimates and proposals in accordance with project plans and specifications, International Building Code (IBC) requirements, and client-provided requests for proposals
- Development of relationships with peers in the local engineering and construction communities through participation in local professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Associated General Contractors (AGC), and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
- Participation in the coordination of local and regional business development and marketing efforts
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience with field and/or laboratory construction materials testing
- Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
- 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 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 in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough and uneven terrain
- Standing up to 8 hours a day, up to 12 hours on occasion
- 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: 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 company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- PTO / Holidays with the ability to 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:
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Job date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:38:01 GMT
