Joining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 26 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 87 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence. At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry. You can learn more about our career opportunities here: **Summary** UES has an opening for a **Senior Construction Materials Testing Field Technician** in our Bristol/Kingsport/Johnson City, TN Office. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope. As a, you will be responsible for in-the-field testing of concrete, soils and other construction materials. You will use a company provided vehicle to travel to job sites in the area to perform routine field-testing including compaction testing, sampling and observations of soils, stone and asphalt, utilizing nuclear density gauges and drive tube methods. You will also perform concrete, grout and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, document and report your findings. **The Ideal Candidate** **Energetic -** Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency. **Resourceful -** Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables. **Creative -** Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics. **Team Player -** Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude. **Adaptable** - Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change. If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! **Essential Duties** + Responsible for in-the-field testing of concrete, soils and other construction materials. + You will use a company provided vehicle to travel to job sites in the area to perform routine field-testing including compaction testing, sampling and observations of soils, stone and asphalt. + Utilize nuclear density gauges and drive tube methods. + You will also perform concrete, grout and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, document and report your findings. **Working Conditions & Physical Requirements** + Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments + Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions. + Typically, 50% field work and 50% office work. + Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit) + Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. + May be required to drive hundreds of miles per day. + Ability to lift/move up to 75lbs. + Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples) **Qualifications:** + 5+ years of prior experience with construction materials testing and inspection required + One or more ICC Special Inspector certifications in Reinforced Concrete, Soil, Structural Masonry, Asphalt, Basestone and/or Post-Tensioned Concrete required + TDOT Tennessee Department of Transportation certifications highly desired + NICET Level II or higher certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete and/or Soils) highly desired + Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record + Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites, must be able to lift up to 75 pounds (lbs.) repeatedly. + Ability to read and write, ability to use a computer. **Mission** We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving. We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. **EEOC Statement** UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger! **Team:** Field Tech **Work Type:** Full-Time **Location Type:** onsite
