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Who We Are: Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc., an Employee-Owned company, is the world's largest and leading stabilization contractor. The company was founded in 1918, and we've been focused on soil stabilization since 1949. Shaped by our Core Values of SELFLESS, QUALITY, EXCELLENCE, and DRIVE, we place a strong emphasis on employee & customer satisfaction and a reputation of superior quality and capability.

Our Core Focus: We set the standard in soil stabilization by building long-term relationships with our customers and employees.

We are seeking an Entry-Level Field Engineer who will be responsible for geotechnical/pavement engineering assistance and regional marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will possess experience in geotechnical and construction materials testing, specifically for chemically stabilized soil and full-depth reclamation. This position could be based at one of our office locations or remote, depending on the candidate and will report directly to our Director of Engineering.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering
• ~0-3 years' experience in civil engineering, construction, geotechnical, and/or pavement engineering
• Basic understanding of geotechnical and pavement engineering concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Powerpoint)
• Willingness to learn new skills, attentiveness to detail, and multi-tasking ability

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience with geotechnical, construction, or pavement concepts

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and provide engineering technical support for active area projects
• Review geotechnical and pavement data during bidding to assist with proposals and bids
• Research solutions to stabilization and earthwork construction challenges
• Review and analyze construction material field and laboratory data during construction
• Help resolve geotechnical and pavement engineering field problems
• Engage with design professionals on applications of chemically stabilized soil and full-depth reclamation
• Perform QC testing in junction with the QC Manager
• Become an active member in industry-related organizations and activities
• Prepare and present research and case studies at conferences and industry events Implementing different strategies based on unique conditions in each market
• The position will have an emphasis based on the employee's location, but will also need to travel to neighboring states. Moderate travel will be required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a company vehicle within our company policy. A valid driver's license and safe drive record is required
• Ability to walk long distances over varying terrain
• Ability to lift 50-lbs
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions
• Moderate travel across our core markets
• Ability to accurately and fluently convey thoughts both orally and in writing
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to seek industry certifications and expand their skill through company and industry continuing education opportunities.
• Ability to work under the direction of project managers, engineers, and surveyors

Our People Promise

Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc. prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc.'s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.