OverviewCome join Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Bridgeport as a Geotechnical Field Technician in the Geotechnical Group. We have a great, high energy, multidisciplined office that is conveniently located just off of interstate 79 and within walking distance of multiple restaurants. Other benefits include performance and spot bonuses as well as our stock ownership program which is available to all employees, internal project manager and sales training, mid-year and end of year performance reviews and goal setting.As a Field Technician for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll be part of a highly trained and experienced team that performs observations and testing during earthwork and building construction of various projects. Your projects will range from well pads, compressor stations, landslide repairs, pipeline inspections, roadway, and pavement inspection.Your main responsibilities will include:
Communication with Company Project Manager while on project sites;
Daily field report writing, reading and interpreting project drawings and specifications, and entering data related to the various job tasks;
Interact with construction site personnel, engineers and state and federal representatives while presenting yourself as a professional representative of the company;
Perform field testing of soils, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt to determine compliance with project specifications;
Perform field tests using specialized equipment designed to collect data from the various construction materials, i.e.; nuclear density gauge, penetrometer, and hand tools. You will be required to keep equipment clean and in good working order;
Driving and maintaining the appearance and operation of company vehicles to and from job sites.
QualificationsMinimum of 1 year of field experience working on commercial construction projects performing some or all of the following inspections or testing:
Earthwork inspections and field testing
Concrete sampling and field testing
Bearing grade inspections for foundations
Structural steel inspections
Concrete masonry unit inspections and grout testing
High School education;
Ability to interpret project plans and specifications;
Strong computer skills including using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat;
Ability to write accurate and concise field reports.
Preferred Certifications:
NICET, ICC and ACI Certifications;
WVDOH Certification for Asphalt, Concrete and Aggregates.
About UsWe have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
