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Civil Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction, Geotechnical Engineering

Entry-level CMT Field Engineer

Kennesaw, GAOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • CMT
  • Field Engineer
  • Construction Materials Testing
  • Special Inspection
  • soils
  • foundations
  • concrete
  • masonry
  • reinforcing steel
  • Geotechnical engineering

Nice to have

  • project management
  • asphalt materials

Role summary

NOVA Engineering is seeking an entry-level CMT Field Engineer in Kennesaw, GA to perform Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection on various projects in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Responsibilities include fieldwork, sampling, testing of materials like soil, concrete, and steel, data analysis, report preparation, and client consultation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and offers significant opportunities for career growth, with approximately 80% fieldwork. A take-home company vehicle is provided for site travel.

NOVA Engineering is seeking a CMT Field Engineer in Kennesaw, GA to work on Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection projects throughout the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. This is a Salaried + Overtime Paid position with the opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the southeastern U.S. with much room for career advancement.

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Staff/project engineering duties including data reduction, analysis & fieldwork for commercial, industrial, retail, government, office and residential projects (Construction Materials Testing/Inspection and some geotechnical engineering)
  • Assisting with project management & reporting
  • Field inspection, sampling & testing of soils/foundations, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc.
  • Report preparation
  • Client consultation and maintenance
  • Providing assistance to other NOVA team members to promote the overall objectives of the company. 

The preferred candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required. 
  • 0 - 4+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials preferred
  • Entry-level graduates are urged to apply
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferred not required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Position entails approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office with occasional travel.

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

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

  • Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites
  • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Certification reimbursement and incentive
  • 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

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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