Build your future as a Senior Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Field Technician at UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc.  As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for new talent to grow along with us. 
Your role as a Senior CMT Engineering Field Technician will put you at the forefront of projects that are transforming communities. You will perform daily inspections of construction projects in concrete/soils field sampling, testing procedures, verification procedures, and the application of various construction materials. Job Responsibilities:Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports) Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materialsResponsible for field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methodsPerform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strengthSample asphalt cores to verify thicknessRead maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plansPerform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfacesCommunicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronicallyComplete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis Follow all company safety procedures and policiesOther tasks as assignedRequired Qualifications & Skills: At least 5 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materialsExperience with ASTM, AASHTO and DOT standardsNuclear Density Gauge CertificationTwo or more of the following active certifications:American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I, International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils), National Institute Certification for Engineering Technologies (NICET): Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils), and Department of Transportation (DOT) Certifications (Soil, Density, Asphalt, Concrete)High School diploma or equivalentMust be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sitesValid Driver's License with acceptable driving record Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Days for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as neededHours for this position may vary between day, night and/or overnight shifts depending on projectsYou may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic regionRegularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environmentsField work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motionsAbility to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)Our National Footprint
UES is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services firm which specializes in Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Environmental and Structural Engineering as well as Forensic Inspections, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, Subsurface Drilling, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing. 
In 2021, SUMMIT strategically merged with the Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Family, becoming part of the UES brand of companies which provides services that contribute to projects that transform communities and deliver groundbreaking solutions for their clients.  As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, our team is poised to lead our industry into the future.  UES has evolved from a one-man operation to a company spanning over 80+ branches and nearly 4,000 teammates across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans would apply to you.
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