Senior Engineering Technician

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician in our Charleston, SC office. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

This inspector will help ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor’s work and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under the direction of other NOVA technicians or engineering professionals to verify the work is performed in accordance with project specifications. With minimal paperwork involved, all inspections/observations and test data is input on smart phones/tablets in the field for immediate transmittal to our Project Managers for review.

Responsibilities:

• Performing field materials testing and special inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, rebar, asphalt, and other construction materials
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations provided
• Performing basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results
• Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations
• Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues

Qualifications:

• ACI Level I Concrete (minimum) certification requireed
• ICC certifications in the disciplines of soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry are highly preferred
• SCDOT Concrete and Earthworks certifications are highly preferred
• Ability to learn to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 70 pounds on a regular basis

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.