Construction Materials Staff Engineer - S&ME, Inc.

Construction Materials Staff Engineer

Requisition Number: 2024-1800-09

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Construction Materials Staff Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Duluth, Georgia. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As 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.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Reviewing plans and specifications: Ensure alignment with project objectives before field observations.
• Documenting field activities: Record detailed observations and testing results during project execution.
• Utilizing Metafield® and/or other management systems: Employ daily for efficient data management and coordination.
• Calibrating equipment to industry standards: Ensure accuracy and reliability of field and laboratory tools.
• Conducting Special Inspection observations: Adhere to IBC guidelines for comprehensive quality checks.
• Daily communication: Engage with management, contractors, and clients to maintain project transparency and progress updates.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Basic working knowledge of construction plans and specifications
• Excellent computer skills, with the ability to learn commercial software applications
• A willingness to obtain International Code Council (ICC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications in the fields of aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete, and masonry

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this 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 and uneven terrain
• Standing up to 8 hours a day, up to 12 hours on occasion
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in 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.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.