Engineering Technician - Earth

Engineering Technician – Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Engineering Consultants, P.C. – along with its family of companies – Dynamic Earth, Dynamic Survey, and Dynamic Traffic – has been a leader in land development consulting since 2004. Originally founded in New Jersey, the firm has expanded nationwide with over 350 employees and 15 offices, serving Fortune 500 companies as well as independent owners and developers of all sizes.

At Dynamic, we foster a rewarding workplace, investing in our employees with industry‑leading training programs that pave the way for growth and advancement.

• Conduct site visits, testing, and inspection services at construction job sites.
• Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples (physical index properties, permeability and moisture‑density relationship).
• Assist geotechnical engineers with site investigation activities such as soil borings, test‑pit excavations, field permeability/percolation tests, and other supporting tasks.
• Pickup and drop‑off samples to laboratories.
• Review and reference project documents including site‑civil, structural, architectural plans, geotechnical reports, and topographic surveys.
• Conduct structural steel and steel reinforcement inspections.
• Perform footing subgrade inspections to review soil composition and bearing capacity, determine depth of overexcavation for unsuitable subgrade soils, and oversee earthwork (monitoring overexcavation of unsuitable materials and compaction testing of structural fill material).
• Communicate effectively with contractors and project managers.
• Maintain instruments in calibrated condition, collect and report data to the manager, manage lab supply/inventory, and assist in preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction‑related field preferred.
• 0–4 years’ experience in construction inspection or laboratory testing.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate personal or company vehicle.
• Hands‑on experience with metric and English tools.
• Certifications such as ACI concrete field‑testing technician, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40/10, and/or APNGA gauge training preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc.
• Independent and critical‑thinking abilities. Self‑starter who can work independently and with team members.

• Stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; talk and hear; use repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading and visual inspections of site plans.

• Field inspections/visits dictated by construction schedules, may include early morning or late evening timing at the project site.
• Indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Majority of work week outdoors; walking on uneven surfaces in all weather conditions with exposure to animals, insects, plants, etc.
• Hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, work on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.

We strive to provide a great company culture with team‑building events, trivia nights, softball and volleyball leagues, mini‑golf tournaments, BBQs, happy hours, poker nights, catered weekly staff meetings, surfboard lending programs, and much more.

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Disability and 401(k) Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pathways for Career Advancement

The salary range for this position is $19–$26 per hour.

Dynamic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering