Engineering Jobs in Sumter, SC (NOW HIRING)

Location: Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Blythewood, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Moncks Corner, SC area(s)

Reports To: Department Manager / Group Leader

Status: Full- Time, Non-Exempt

Position Overview

As a Special Inspections Technician I for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will be working under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will work as a team member 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 not only include your test results summary, but detailed construction site observations as well.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

• Valid Driver's License with Clean Motor Vehicle Driving history (3 years)

• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time.

• You must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels.

• Must be detail oriented and work in a time conscious and time effective manner.

• Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (50 pound), tug and pull, on unstable, unpaved ground.

Applicant Requirements

• All newly employed Special Inspection Technicians are mandated to acquire the Special Inspector general Requirements Certification and one of the three (3) additional certifications within three (3) months of beginning the position, and the remaining two (2) certifications within the following eighteen (18) months, such that the technician has acquired, within two (2) years, the following certifications:

• Special Inspector general Requirements Certification – GR (Within three (3) months of employment)).

Reinforced Concrete

• Codes -47C

• Plans – 47P

Structural Masonry

• Codes - 84C

• Plans - 84P

Soils

• Codes – ECC

• Soils Plans - ECP

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of previous construction materials inspection

• Industry certified inspector

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.

Benefits

• 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)

• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE

• Employee referral program

• Certification bonuses

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.

Notice to applicants:

Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.

To be a considered applicant:

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