Senior Engineering Technician (Special Inspector)

Job Description

NOVA is seeking commercial ICC certified Special Inspectors for our offices in the above metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Primary duties will include performing structural building inspections and QA / QC tests (soils, masonry, reinforced concrete, structural steel, post-tensioning, fireproofing, etc.). Some travel may be required, and the position will be predominately field located.

For these positions the employees will be providing quality assurance / quality control testing and IBC special inspection duties for commercial, retail, educational, low to high-rise, manufacturing, etc. construction projects. Successful candidates must perform on site observations / inspections to confirm compliance with the local building code and project contract documents, collect samples per ASTM & project requirements, perform specific QA / QC tests on construction materials and building components per ASTM, ACI, etc. standards, and maintain detail records of observations, inspections and test results. Work is generally performed unsupervised (i.e. employee is in the field as the Company’s representative) but under the direction of a Professional Engineer or Project Manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education :

• ICC Certification in Soils, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Fireproofing, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Steel and Bolting, and Structural Welding (preferred candidate would have multiple certifications, but all are not absolutely required)
• ACI Level I (minimum) for concrete sampling / testing, or the ability to secure such
• Radiation safety trained for the use of Nuclear Density Gauges, or the ability to secure such
• 3+ years’ experience performing multi-discipline special inspections & tests for ICC certified inspectors, or 0 – 3 years’ experience for degreed engineers
• The ability to read plans & specifications
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Valid State Driver’s license with clean driving record

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits :

About NOVA :

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil / foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing / inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.