CMT Engineering Technician

NOVA Engineering is currently seeking a CMT Engineering Technician in the Locust Grove, GA area on the south side of Atlanta, GA. 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.

For these positions the employees will be providing quality assurance/quality control testing and IBC special inspection duties for commercial, retail, educational, low to high-rise, manufacturing, etc. construction projects. Successful candidates must 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:

ACI Level I for concrete sampling/testing, or the ability to secure such

ICC Certifications in Soils, Reinforced Concrete, and Structural Masonry are preferred, but not required

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

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

Use of take-home Company Vehicle with fuel card for daily travel to work sites

Certification reimbursement and incentive program with pay increases

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

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

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:

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.

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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