BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE. At Southern Engineering, we don’t just study the ground beneath us—we build trust, deliver clarity, and solve complex challenges from the ground up.

Southern Engineering is a proven leader and trusted expert in geotechnical engineering, providing consulting and testing services backed by over 25 years of industry experience. We partner with individuals, businesses, and public and private organizations—including healthcare systems, school districts, and municipalities. Our team brings deep geotechnical knowledge, innovative analysis, and real-world application to projects of every size, from small-scale builds to massive mega-projects.

With extensive capabilities in geotechnical engineering, drilling, in-situ and laboratory testing, construction materials testing, and special inspections (IBC Chapter 17), we offer precision, reliability, and results—every time. We’re proud to be a valued resource and trusted partner to those building the future of the Southeast.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: We believe in taking care of our people. We offer health coverage through United Healthcare—including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options. We cover portions for employees and their dependants. Dental and vision? 100% covered for you and your family.

Income Protection: Life happens—we’ve got your back. Southern Engineering provides both short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees.

Retirement Planning: We invest in your future with a 401(k) plan and employer matching, helping you build long-term financial security.

Generous PTO: We value work-life balance and encourage you to take time to recharge. Our PTO policy supports time away when you need it most.

Career Growth & Development: We’re committed to your professional journey. From continuing education to licensing support and mentorship, we provide the resources to help you grow and advance.

Team Culture: Join a close-knit team of experts who take pride in their work and care deeply about delivering quality results. At Southern Engineering, your voice matters, your work is valued, and your growth is supported.

Explore a career at Southern Engineering—where your expertise makes an impact, your development is a priority, and your future is built on solid ground.

Engineering Technician

Position Highlights:

If you are interested in being involved in a variety of exciting construction projects, like being outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, then this is the career for you. In this role, you will be challenged and develop professionally every day, truly making a difference in our built environment. Consider becoming part of our continued growth by joining our team of experienced and dedicated engineers, special inspectors, and technicians here at Southern Engineering – apply today!

Position Responsibilities:

• In this position you will perform field observations and testing of construction materials. Responsibilities generally include the testing of soils, asphalt, cast-in-place concrete, masonry mortar and grout, and/or spray-applied fire resistive materials.
• Tell the story. All of our hard work is for naught if we don’t present it all in an orderly, concise manner - hence the importance of our reports and other deliverables. In this position you will prepare detailed daily reports describing the observations and tests performed for that day.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and in a team with other inspectors and technicians. In fact, the ideal candidate for this position will step up and be a leader of his/her peers.
• This position requires local travel, but overnight stay is not common. Work is sometimes required overnight, during early morning hours, and sometimes on weekends.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or greater of progressive testing and/or inspection experience
• One or more of the following certifications:
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Technician Level I certification
• Nuclear gauge safety and hazardous material training
• International Code Council (ICC) Soils
• National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) CMT Level I or higher (soils and/or concrete)
• NCDOT certifications (conventional density, QMS, and/or ABC/borrow pit sampling)

Pay for the position will be commensurate with years of experience and type of certification(s) held. Southern will provide on-the-job training as needed and pay for most certifications needed to perform your job here.