Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing, and geotechnical consulting services. They are seeking an Engineering & Quality Control Technician to perform Construction Quality Assurance monitoring and material testing, while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and effective communication with engineering staff and contractors.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) monitoring, primarily related to landfills, solid waste, and coal combustion residuals projects
- Perform Construction Material Testing projects when CQA is not working
- Communicate effectively with Atlas engineering staff and contractors, Field Testing and Inspection
- Accurately record test and daily field observations on large scale landfill projects
- Follow Atlas Directives and standards and perform all job functions within Atlas (and client) safety guidelines
- Abide by Atlas (and client) health and safety policies and procedures
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent educational background
- Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with task and project leaders
- Reasoning, mathematical and language skills (read, write and speak acceptable business English)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain
- Valid Driver License
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule on large, out of town, construction projects including weekends when necessary
- Must be able to assist field staff as directed by engineering support staff
- Ability to pass criminal background checks
- Assist other departments and clients as necessary
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Must be able to read and understand project drawings and project specifications
- At least two (2) years experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred, but not required
- Experience in Construction Quality Assurance is a plus
- Experience with nuclear density gauges and landfill liner inspections is a plus
- Ability to travel as necessary for job related duties