Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), is seeking a Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician for projects located throughout the western United States. Performing testing and observation activities at solid waste landfills and other facilities. CQA Technician will observe and test soil and geosynthetic liner components of landfill systems as well as the installation of landfill gas and leachate collection systems. Other field work to support environmental investigations, monitoring events and construction efforts may be part of this job. This position is geared towards individuals who like to work outside and who work well independently. This position requires significant overnight travel.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee construction work performed by construction contractors at solid waste landfills and other similar sites
* Perform observation and testing of solid waste landfill construction projects including liner systems, leachate collection and management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and final cover systems
* Record observations from oversight work in daily field reports
* Prepare written and/or verbal reports of work observed during the project
* Participate in formal and informal daily, weekly and other routine meetings with construction contractors, site personnel, regulators, and other CEC staff
* Operate field sampling equipment including nuclear density gauge
* Be proficient in field monitoring of groundwater, leachate, stormwater, landfill gas systems
* Collect field samples and data to send to lab for testing
* Operate field monitoring equipment and light power tools when necessary
* Adhere to company and project specific health and safety requirements

The pay range for this position is between $24-40/hour based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).

* High school diploma or equivalent is a minimum but preferred candidate will have an associate or bachelor degree in environmental science, geology, engineering or related field
* Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn multiple software applications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Valid driver's license and good driving record
* Must be willing to travel to project locations for extended periods
* Ability to work independently or in small groups
* Ability to walk for extended periods of time and work in varying weather conditions
* Ability to obtain/maintain HAZWOPER, Troxler Nuclear Density Gauge operation certificate, and other certifications
* Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications as well as other technical documents
* Knowledge of soil and geosynthetic testing equipment and procedures is a plus
* Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of previous experience as a CQA Technician or similar testing role

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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