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Senior Engineering Technician (Special Inspector)

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

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.

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician (Special Inspector) in Charleston, SC . We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities :

  • Performing field materials testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt
  • Structural inspections for rebar, masonry, post-tensioning, and foundations
  • Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections / observations provided
  • Performing laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results
  • Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations
  • Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues

Qualifications :

  • ACI Level I Concrete Field Testing certification is required
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete and / or Structural Masonry is required (at least one, but both are preferred)
  • Post-Tensioning Level I certification is highly preferred
  • Ability to learn to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 70 pounds on a regular basis
  • Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required
  • Check out our Perks :

    In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits :

  • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • 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
  • Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites
  • NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    About Nova

    Currently, NOVA employs 650 personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil / foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing / inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

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