Special Inspections Technician II

Location: Charleston, SC;
Mt. Pleasant, SC;
Goose Creek and/or Monks Corners, SC areas

Reports To: Department Manager / Group Leader

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

As a Special Inspections Technician II (SIT II) for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will work under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will be part of a team alongside site managers and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services. Our special Inspections technicians play a critical role in the quality assurance for every construction project no matter how large or small.

Special Inspections Technicians actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing along with the continuous monitoring of general contractor activities, which may include but are not limited to onsite testing and reporting of earthwork and soil construction; foundation/subgrade evaluation; reinforcing steel; concrete placements; masonry as well as asphalt testing. Special Inspections Technicians are also responsible for accurately preparing daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer.

These reports include test results summaries and detailed construction site observations.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED).
• 2-5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of construction materials testing services, or more than 5 years’ experience in lieu of certifications.
• Must have the following two active certifications: ACI-1 Concrete and ICC Soils (or SCDOT/NCDOT Earthwork) and the ability to obtain or recertify for one of the following within three months of employment: ICC Reinforced Concrete or ICC Masonry, plus one additional industry certification based on managerial needs.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle driving history (3 years).
• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods and during regular construction hours, including early AM concrete placements.
• Self‑motivated, able to work efficiently independently while completing scheduled tasks.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift 70-85 pounds, tug and pull full wheelbarrow of concrete on unstable, unpaved ground.

• Medical/Vision/Dental.
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Short/long term disability.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Company Vehicle/gas card (restrictions apply).
• Time and a half overtime pay.
• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE.
• Education reimbursement program (conditions apply).
• Employee referral program.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be able to interview on site where the position is located.