Engineering Technician

Overview

Perform field testing/inspection of construction materials and report findings.

Key Responsibilities

• material testing
• reporting
• senior interaction
• safety promotion

Tasks

-Perform field observations and testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, and sprayed-on fireproofing. -Report observations and findings to project team verbally and/or in writing. -Interacting with senior staff members on a variety of projects, as needed. -Promoting a safe workplace and proper use of PPE.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• math skills
• certifications
• communication
• lift 80lbs

What You Bring

-High School degree or GED equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology a plus) -Possess good oral and written communication skills. -Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds. -Ability to meet pre-employment criteria, including motor vehicle record. -Ability to perform basic mathematic computations. -Successfully complete necessary certifications (company-paid) to perform testing and inspection tasks.

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Benefits

-Valid (ACI, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, etc.) certifications are a plus and will result in higher starting pay! -Tuition reimbursement. -Pay raises will be provided for successful completion of certifications! -401k with Company Match. -$250 sign-on bonus paid after successfully completing 90 days*; $250 paid after one year of service. -Overtime work available. -$500 signing bonus! -Healthcare and dental insurance (w/ Health Savings Account Option) -Generous compensation for Employee-Referrals. -Competitive starting pay based on prior experience. -100% Employer-Paid Benefits, that include including Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program). -Disability insurance -Provide suitable personal car for use on job sites. Mileage will be reimbursed.

About Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.

-From the outset, its approach treated every project 'as if they were the owners', earning long-term developer relationships. -They expanded in the 1990s into geostructural design and specialty geoconstruction, establishing design-build capabilities. -They tackle projects across sectors—schools, stadiums, highways, housing, industrial and more—often in complex soil conditions. -Their services span geotechnical, environmental consulting, specialty construction, testing and third-party inspections. -Senior engineers frequently work onsite, ensuring designs are grounded in real conditions rather than assumptions. -With around 20 offices—including in the Caribbean—the firm combines local expertise with wide regional reach. -Notably, they operate their own fleet of drill rigs and labs, enabling in-house subsurface investigations and testing. -Their geoscience arm uses methods like ground-penetrating radar and seismic surveys to uncover hidden subsurface issues. -Philadelphia office is licensed for deep foundations, structural steel, masonry inspections and underpinning among other specialties.

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