Engineering Technician

Overview

Perform field testing of construction materials and report findings on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• safety management
• team liaison
• material testing
• field observation
• reporting

Tasks

-Promoting a safe workplace and proper use of PPE. -Interacting with senior staff members on a variety of projects, as needed. -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.

Requirements

• heavy lifting
• basic math
• certifications
• high school
• communication
• vehicle record

What You Bring

-Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds. -Ability to perform basic mathematic computations. -Successfully complete necessary certifications (company-paid) to perform testing and inspection tasks. -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 meet pre-employment criteria, including motor vehicle record.

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Benefits

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

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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Security Clearance

-must meet pre-employment criteria, including motor vehicle record.