Graduate Construction Engineer
Pennoni

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!

We are hiring for a Graduate Construction Engineer to join our Materials Engineering team on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Haddon Heights, NJ .

We are looking for someone that wants to work with their hands as well as their mind!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in the field at building construction sites as a Quality Assurance [QA] Representative; this involves observing, documenting / reporting on construction work, and performing construction materials testing.
• Checking materials for compliance with drawings and/or specifications; this involves working with reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, spray applied proofing, soils, and/or foundation construction.
• Performing field testing of plastic concrete, grout, mortar & block, fireproofing, soils and/or Non-Destructive Testing [NDT] of welds.
• Communicate / coordinate with Engineers, Contractors, and clients to provide status updates.
• Work construction hours (which may include overtime as well as off-hour work schedules).
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented field of study (preferably Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Materials Engineering, etc.) - RECENT AND UPCOMING GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

This person will be expected to work in the field regularly, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Relevant travel costs (e.g.: mileage, parking, & tolls) will be reimbursed for work-required trips.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• FE / EIT in NJ is strongly preferred!
• NJ DCA Special Inspector certification (e.g.: Structural, Concrete, etc.) is a plus.
• Completion of relevant coursework in Structural Engineering and/or Construction Engineering, especially with relation to Materials / Inspections.
• Experience working on construction projects is a plus!
• Proven ability to read drawings & specifications, write reports, create sketches, and communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a dependable, self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?

Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni's individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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