Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Knoxville, TN

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time Geotechnical / Construction Materials Testing Technician to visit our construction sites throughout the southeast to ensure soil, geosynthetics, and concrete are meeting construction standards.

This engineering technician position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience and certification and generous benefits. The company provides in-house training, mentorship, a vehicle, and all necessary safety equipment. In addition, allowances for travel living expenses are provided for out-of-town work. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) option. Our team works hard. We recognize their dedication through 5 year, 10 year, and 15 year service awards. Additionally, we provide fun activities, including Christmas parties, employee appreciation lunches, and more! If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

ABOUT BUNNELL-LAMMONS ENGINEERING, INC.

We are a geotechnical and environmental consulting firm providing efficient and cost-effective solutions for our clients, resulting in long-term relationships. We service commercial, financial, industrial, municipal, construction, and architectural design engineering clients across the southeast. Our highly qualified staff eagerly turns tough challenges into finished projects.

Drawing on the power of combined expertise, we're big believers in teamwork. And, we recognize that achieving our goals and building our legacy requires both hard work and creativity. When you work here, we encourage you to see just what you can achieve as part of a great, family-oriented team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GEOTECHNICAL / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN

Working under the immediate supervision of a registered professional engineer, you work as a team member alongside site managers, general contractors, and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services at various environmentally regulated solid waste landfill construction projects. You monitor general contractor activities, onsite testing, and reporting of earthwork and soil construction as well as geosynthetic baseliner, closure cap, piping, and gas extraction systems. In addition, you actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing in order to ensure construction standards and specifications are being met.

Being safety conscious is at the heart of all you do. As part of BLE's valuable team of engineering technicians, you are proud to be in the construction field providing quality assurance and doing your part to maintain professional and personable client-company relationships.

TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education and experience
• Schedule flexibility
• Ability to work out of town for several weeks at a time
• Can navigate smartphones and computers for communication and recording time worked
• Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs walk on slopes and perform the physical requirements of the position
• Efficiently work with hand tools and testing apparatuses
• Able to pass a drug screening
• Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather conditions

• ACI, NICET, and ICC Certifications are a plus!

Are you a team player who can work under minimal supervision? Do you have great communication skills, both written and verbal? Do you thrive working outside on construction sites? Are you eager to be mentored by a professional engineer? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

GEOTECHNICAL / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedule can vary depending upon the time of year but typically follows normal construction daylight hours. As a Geotechnical / Construction Materials Testing Technician, schedule flexibility is preferred.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this engineering technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!