Overview:
SUMMIT Engineering, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Build your future as a Foundations Field Technician (FTG) at SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., A Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for bold new talent to grow along with us.
No experience? Not a problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed and we would like to hear from you.
Position Summary:
As a Foundations (FTG) Field Technician, you will be responsible for various construction materials testing on active construction jobsites or collection of relevant test data on future or existing projects. You will become an expert in collecting foundation samples and conducting field and/or laboratory testing on subsurface conditions. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to single-family residential communities, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.
Job Responsibilities:
- Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
- Collect samples and conduct routine field and/or laboratory testing on subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways and other surfaces using field equipment
- Review blueprints and perform field work such as construction layout for foundations footings
- Conduct Residential Subgrade Verifications – evaluation of the bearing capacity of soils within an excavated footing to verify the soils are suitable to support the recommended, allowable design bearing pressure, usually prior to foundations being poured
- Complete Residential Slab Compaction Evaluations – evaluation of the compaction of materials placed within slab areas, usually prior to slabs being poured
- Conduct Residential Preliminary Subsurface Evaluations – testing performed to get a general idea of the soil bearing capacity within the top five feet below the existing ground surface prior to foundation excavation
- Complete Registered Design Professional (RDF) Inspections – evaluation of the construction of foundations or slabs in accordance with approved construction documents provided by the builders. This is performed prior to pouring the foundation or slab, which could eliminate the need for a footing inspection before concrete is poured
- Perform Deep Foundation Layouts – provide engineered layouts for alternative foundation types if soil conditions are not deemed suitable to support a typical shallow foundation including: timber pile, drilled caisson and helical pier supported foundations
- Observe, document and complete accurate and detailed daily field activity and/or diagrams daily
- Report all findings to clients and supervisors
- Communicate verbally and electronically daily with various field personnel and colleagues
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent
- Required: Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
- Required: Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
- Preferred: Outdoor work experience
- Preferred: Heavy lifting/manual labor
- Preferred: blueprint reading experience and/or foundation/slab inspection experience
- Required: Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
- Preferred but not required: prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience
- Preferred but not required: Active ACI, ICC and/or NCDOT/SCDOT certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- 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)
- Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day
- 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)
$15 – $16 an hour
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 60+ branches and 3,100 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
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