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NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

Senior Engineering Technician (Special Inspector)

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Overview

NOVA is seeking commercial ICC certified Special Inspectors for our offices in the Southeastern US. Primary duties will include performing structural building inspections and QA/QC tests (soils, masonry, reinforced concrete, structural steel, post-tensioning, fireproofing, etc.). Some travel may be required, and the position will be predominately field located. Responsibilities

Provide quality assurance/quality control testing and IBC special inspection duties for commercial, retail, educational, low to high-rise, manufacturing, etc. construction projects. Perform on site observations/inspections to confirm compliance with the local building code and project contract documents, collect samples per ASTM & project requirements, perform specific QA/QC tests on construction materials and building components per ASTM, ACI, etc. standards, and maintain detail records of observations, inspections and test results. Work is generally performed unsupervised (i.e. employee is in the field as the Company’s representative) but under the direction of a Professional Engineer or Project Manager. Qualifications

ICC Certification in Soils, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Fireproofing, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Steel and Bolting, and Structural Welding (preferred candidate would have multiple certifications, but all are not absolutely required) ACI Level I (minimum) for concrete sampling/testing, or the ability to secure such Radiation safety trained for the use of Nuclear Density Gauges, or the ability to secure such 3+ years’ experience performing multi-discipline special inspections & tests for ICC certified inspectors, or 0 – 3 years’ experience for degreed engineers The ability to read plans & specifications Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Valid State Driver’s license with clean driving record Benefits

Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites with fuel card Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision Opportunity for professional growth and advancement Certification reimbursement and incentive programs with pay increases Paid time off Company–observed paid holidays Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children Company paid short term disability coverage Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions Wellness program with incentives Employee Assistance Program About NOVA

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Part-time Job function

Civil Engineering

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