Entry-Level Construction Materials Professional - S&ME, Inc.

Career Architecture Title: Professional I

Job Ad Title: Entry-Level Construction Materials Engineer

Requisition Number: Year-Location#-TBD

Job Summary:

As an entry-level Construction Materials 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.

• Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites
• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects
• Daily use of Metafield®, and/or other field and laboratory information management system
• Calibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
• Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)
• Communicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or a similar technical field
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• Have basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Within 6 months of hiring, must obtain at least 1 certification associated with the type of duties and responsibilities assigned

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:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions outside normal business hours, as needed
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain, maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Traveling out-of-town and possibly overnight for assignments as needed