Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of senior engineering staff, performs field materials testing of soil, asphalt and concrete
Prepares detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results, observations and recommendations provided
Reviews project plans and specifications prior to construction to ensure knowledge of project details and requirements
Performs basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and prepares reports of results
Ensures field and laboratory testing equipment is in proper operating condition
Maintains all certifications as determined by senior engineering staff
Assists senior engineering personnel with conducting geotechnical investigations
Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and provides recommendations with input from senior engineering staff
Communicates with clients, contractors and senior engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues
Skills/Qualifications include but are not limited to the following:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED
Ideal candidates will have 1+ years of related experience or training
Candidates must have consistent experience in Construction, Industrial, Landscaping, etc industries with demonstrated work ethic & commitment.
Current ACI certification for concrete is a plus, but not required
Current NCOT certifications for soils, concrete and asphalt pavement are a plus, but not required
Must have received training on the field equipment used to perform tests and the office equipment used to generate data, results and reports
Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
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
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Full-time- ID: #51488491
- State: Alabama Birmingham 35201 Birmingham USA
- City: Birmingham
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-04-16
- Deadline: 2024-06-15
- Category: Et cetera