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Schnabel Engineering Senior Field Engineering Technicians in West Columbia, South Carolina
Description
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Benefit options include:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Job Description:
The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking Senior Field Engineering Technicians to join our growing practice. We are looking for motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Job Responsibilities:
Field observation and documentation of construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities (especially storm water collection, sanitary sewer, power, communications/internet, and others), retaining walls, and other construction. Activities to be observed include subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub-base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction
Testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel
Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation
Perform laboratory soils, aggregate, materials, and concrete testing
Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results
Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results
Required Skills/Experience:
Prior experience on construction projects (5+ years is preferred)
High School degree or higher
Work may require access to military facilities
Technician certification (ACI, ICC, SCDOT or AASHTO) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
MSHA 5000-23 Training or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Excellent mathematic computational skills
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and well-organized
Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-office team
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Advanced Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
Interest in working outdoors and on construction sites, at all times of the year
Basic understanding of, and the ability to use hand tools
Must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside
Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Project sites can be throughout the southeast. Candidates must be willing to travel (travel time & mileage paid).
The compensation range for this position is between $25/hr to $35/hr. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
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