CMT Engineering Field Technician

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a full-time CMT Engineering Field Technician for our Tampa, FL office. This role involves working on projects throughout the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with occasional travel to the Orlando area.

• Perform field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, rebar, and masonry/mortar/grout to ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and project specifications.
• Review blueprints to prepare for field observations on active construction sites.
• Accurately document field activities, observations, and test results, noting conformance or deviations from project plans and specifications.
• Utilize Metafield and other field/laboratory information management systems to record testing results.
• Communicate field and laboratory results to Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management teams, general contractors, and clients.
• Calibrate field and laboratory equipment in accordance with industry codes and standards.

At NOVA, your career can be more than just a job—it can be the start of a long-term professional journey. We provide comprehensive training (both on-the-job and classroom) to help employees earn certifications in aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete, and masonry. Our Certification Incentive Program rewards employees for achieving these certifications throughout their careers.

• Prior experience in construction materials testing/inspection of soils, concrete, masonry, rebar, and/or asphalt is required.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Level 1 certification is highly preferred.
• International Code Council (ICC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certifications are a huge plus.
• Ability to routinely lift 40–50 lbs. (samples and equipment) is required.
• Capability to maneuver equipment (e.g., loaded wheelbarrow) on uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Willingness to travel for short-duration, overnight assignments.

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

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and fuel card for daily travel to work sites and gas card
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement and incentive program
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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