Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineer
S&ME
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- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 1
- 19 days ago
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About the company
S&ME
Civil engineering · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assess and verify the quality and properties of construction materials; coordinate field explorations, sample logging, engineering calculations, proposals, reports, and project support.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar technical field, and 0-2 years of professional experience.
- An Engineer in Training (EIT) license is a plus; physical demands include lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringConstruction ManagementBasic mathReadingWriting
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Career Architecture Title: Engineering - Professional Irn rnJob Ad Title: Construction Materials Staff EngineerrnRequisition Number: Year-Location#-TBDrn rnJob Summary:rnAs a Construction Materials Staff Engineer, you play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects by assessing and verifying the properties and quality of materials used in construction. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer, you will coordinate field explorations, field logging of soil samples, performing engineering calculations/design, preparation of proposals and reports, and project and client support. rnrnReviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sitesrnDocumenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projectsrnDaily use of Metafield®, and/or other field and laboratory information management systemrnCalibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standardsrnPerform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)rnCommunicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clientsrnrn rnMinimum Qualifications:rnrnBachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar technical field rn0-2 years of professional experiencernEngineer in Training (EIT) license, a plusrnEffective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English languagernHave basic math, reading, and writing skillsrnrn rnWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:rnYou are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment:rnrnWorking outdoors in varying weather conditions rnWalking over rough and uneven terrain rnRoutinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment) rnManeuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sitesrnTraveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessaryrnWorking outside of normal business hours when necessary