Job Details
Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R)is looking to hire experienced (at least one year of relevant experience) engineering technicians and inspectors to perform construction materials testing and inspection services on projects throughout the greater Northern Virginia area.
F&R has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-ownedbusiness offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophyof mutual respect for all. Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
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The Sr Tech I position is responsible for helping to ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor's work, and perform basic field soil and concrete tests while supervising other technicians to verify the work is performed in accordance with project specifications.
What you'll be doing:
- Performs and supervises complex work tasks
- Responsible for training and supervision of technicians and/or large projects
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations provided
- Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations
- Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues
- Other duties as assigned
What you need to have:- 4+ years of relevant experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Thorough technical knowledge of testing requirements
- Maintenance of ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in the disciplines of soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry. Required Certifications: Soils Field 1, Concrete Field 1, Foundations, and Two other Field Testing Certifications.
- Completed technical training
- Ability 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
- Ability to multi-task and meat deadlines
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals
- Excellent attention to details
- Valid driver's license and good-standing driving record
- Some travel will be required
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
- Ability to continuously stand and walk throughout the day
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
- Ability to occasionally bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, and pull
- Ability to work in environments containing dust and fumes
Developing employees to reach their full career aspirations and potential is important to F&R. Our job classifications allow you to develop a pathway with your manager for your career progression as you gain more experience and qualifications. Related experience from previous employment, training, and certifications will be taken into consideration.
Check out our Perks + Benefits:In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our
employees enjoy the below benefits:- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone + Tablet
- Use of Company Vehicle for every day onsite travel
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)