Senior Engineering Technician

Job Description

As a Senior Engineering Technician for BLE you will work under the immediate supervision of a registered professional engineer. You will collaborate with construction site managers and engineers to lead a team of 10 to 15 junior ETs performing inspections and sampling services critical to quality assurance in construction projects. Key responsibilities include collecting concrete, soil, and site materials for testing;

monitoring contractor activities during onsite testing; and reporting earthwork, soil construction, foundation/subgrade evaluation, reinforced steel, concrete placements, masonry, and asphalt testing. You will write and review detailed daily reports, summarizing test results and site observations.

• 5+ years of Special Inspections Technician experience and 2 years of supervisory experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of certifications.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities.
• Attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Active certifications required: ACI 1, ICC Soils Inspector, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Masonry Special Inspector.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers for communication and record‑keeping (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (50 lbs), tug, and pull on unstable, unpaved ground.

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k) with partial company matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Eight paid holidays
• Company Vehicle/Gas card
• Time and a half overtime pay
• 100% travel expense coverage
• Education reimbursement programs
• Employee referral program
• Certification bonuses

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full‑Time