ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Job Details

Job Location

Cranston, RI

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Job Category

QA - Quality Control

Description

As an Engineering Technician for Construction Testing Services (CTS) at The RISE Group, Inc., you will perform light to moderate labor-intensive field duties and testing under the direction of other engineers or staff professionals with minimal analysis of data required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site observation and monitoring, pre and post construction surveys, field and laboratory testing and analysis, field sampling of potentially hazardous soil, and subsurface investigations.
• Write drafts of field reports, inspection / engineering reports, and technical specifications.
• Data gathering in the field of various engineering support programs, such as geophysical surveying, subsurface investigations, air & water sampling, load testing, structural monitoring, electrical resistivity, mass concrete temperature monitoring, and deep foundation inspections.
• Occasionally conduct equipment repairs and calibrations.
• Occasionally perform field testing of soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt to determine compliance with project specifications.

Assist the laboratory with index testing when there are high volumes of samples in-house.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to develop and implement creative / innovative solutions to a wide range of problems
• Active listening
• Time management
• Service orientation
• Judgment and decision making

Physical Demands : Continuous :

Continuous :

• Lifting under 50 lbs.
• Outside work
• Standing

Frequent :

• Climbing stairs
• Driving
• Reading, typing and computer input
• Stooping, walking, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches
• Able to judge depth, have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional :

• Navigate uneven terrain
• Sedentary work

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time 40-hour position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 7 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM. This position will require some night and weekend work.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and / or one (1) year experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean record, driving company vehicle(s) is / are required.
• Ability to acquire certifications from NCEES, OSHA, NICET, NETTCP, ICC and ACI

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid holidays & Paid Time off (PTO)
• Vehicle Allowance or Milage will be discussed and confirmed once onboarding is complete.
• Company Provided Laptop and Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

Qualifications

Who We Are

The RISE Group is a professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally.

Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment.

Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity.

From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace with a culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work / life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our walls and out in our communities. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.