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Engineering Technician - Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Engineering Consultants, Pc
Provides comprehensive land development consulting: civil, geotechnical, environmental, traffic and survey services.
Perform construction phase testing and inspections, including providing accurate notes, descriptions, and reports of field activities and site conditions. Conduct site visits and laboratory testing on soil samples. Assist geotechnical engineers in completing site investigation activities. Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
22d ago
$19 - $26
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Newark, NJ
Field
Company Size
360 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Construction Services
Project Management
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
laboratory testing
field testing
subgrade inspections
site visits
steel inspections
client communication
Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed.
The employee is expected to perform the majority of their work week outdoors. Outdoor work frequently includes walking on uneven surfaces in all types of weather conditions and may have exposure to animals, insects, plants, etc.
Assist geotechnical engineers to complete site investigation activities such as soil borings and/or test pit excavations, field permeability/percolation tests, and other supporting tasks as deemed necessary to maintain the geotechnical department operation.
Reviewing and referencing project documents including site-civil, structural, architectural plans, geotechnical reports, and topographic surveys.
Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples, such as, physical index properties, permeability and moisture-density relationship.
Perform footing subgrade inspections to review soils composition and bearing capacity and/or determine depth of overexcavation for unsuitable subgrade soils; Earthwork oversight (monitoring overexcavation of unsuitable materials and compaction testing of structural fill material);
Conduct site visits, testing, and inspection services at construction job sites.
Pickup and drop-off samples to laboratories.
Maintain the instruments in calibrated condition, collecting and reporting data to the manager, managing lab supply/inventory, and assisting in preparation of reports/presentations.
Conduct structural steel and steel reinforcement inspections.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors and project manager.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; talk and hear; use repetitive motions.
What you bring
microsoft software
construction inspections
vehicle operation
self-starting
hands-on tools
data handling
Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc.
The employee is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
0-4 years’ experience in construction inspection field or laboratory testing.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred.
Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools.
Valid driver’s license.
The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspections of site plans.
Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle.
Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.
Independent and critical thinking abilities.
The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction related field preferred.
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