Testing Technician jobs in Durham, NC

Build your future as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Field Technician Intern at SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., A UES Company. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for bold new talent to grow along with us.

No experience? Not a problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed.

Position Summary:  

Your role as a CMT Engineering Field Technician Intern will put you at the forefront of projects that are transforming communities. You will shadow and learn to be an expert in concrete and soils field sampling, testing procedures, verification procedures, and the application of various construction materials. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to single-family residential communities, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
• Learn how to perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials
• Responsible for the field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone, and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods
• Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength
• Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness
• Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
• Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces
• Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically
• Observe and complete accurate and detailed daily field-testing reports and/or diagrams to clients, supervisors, and project managers
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old to drive company vehicle and for entry onto job sites
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Monday – Friday daytime availability (typically 7am-5pm) during May, June, July, August
• Outdoor work experience 
• Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
• Ability to follow company policies and safety requirements

Preferred but not required:

• Heavy lifting/manual labor experience
• Student majoring in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar field
• Prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience
• ACI, ICC and/or NCDOT/SCDOT certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications

Our National Footprint

SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc. 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 close to 4,000 teammates (and growing!) across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities.

Why Work at SUMMIT Engineering, A UES Company?

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UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran UES is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.