Construction Materials Engineering Technician

Construction Materials Engineering Technician - Part-time

Requisition Number: 2025-1050-18

Are you an experienced Construction Materials Technician seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated part-time Construction Materials Engineering Technician to join our Construction Services team in Raleigh, North Carolina.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

• Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
• Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other, and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive to offer a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
• Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work, and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.

About The Role:

As a Construction Materials Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure of your community by performing both field and laboratory tests on various construction materials such as soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates. This position offers the chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects within the construction sector, interact with clients, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the growth and success of S&ME.

• Plan Review: Examine construction plans and specifications to ensure they align perfectly with on-site conditions.
• Material Testing: Perform and oversee tests and inspections on construction materials, including soil, concrete, asphalt, and more, to verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Software Utilization: Use advanced software like Metafield to document and report testing results accurately.
• Equipment Calibration: Calibrate testing equipment to industry standards to guarantee precise and reliable results.
• Special Inspections: Conduct special inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold quality assurance on all projects.

About You:

• You have a High School diploma/GED
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• You have five(5) or more active certifications, a plus:
  
  
  
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  
  
  
  
• You have effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• You have math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure

You Are Willing and Able to:

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Join us at S&ME!

This part-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.