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NOVA Engineering is seeking a Building Enclosure Field Technician for our Kennesaw, GA headquarters. This role will support building envelope and waterproofing projects through field testing, inspections, and documentation. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in outdoor environments, on ladders, and at heights. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in building envelope consulting, construction materials testing, or structural/enclosure systems evaluation.

Primary duties will include:

• Performance testing of roofing, waterproofing, window and curtainwall systems and other building envelope components on new construction and existing facilities. Testing is generally in accordance with various ASTM, AAMA, TAS and ANSI standards.
• Forensic evaluations and investigations on building enclosure and roof components suffering performance issues and suspected of failing.
• Quality assurance site inspections relative to building enclosure and roof components to verify conformance with construction documents, manufacturer, and industry standards.
• Review of construction documents including architectural drawings, shop drawings, submittals relative to the building enclosure.
• Document field observations through detailed reports, photos, and field notes
• Some in-state overnight travel may be required and occasional out of state overnight travel. The position will be predominately field located.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• 1+ years of experience in: Building envelope, waterproofing, roofing, or construction inspection (OR construction materials testing or related field work)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with building enclosure systems such as wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs and waterproofing.
• Experience with ASTM or AAMA testing procedures
• Background in: Roofing systems, Waterproofing and below-grade system, and/or Exterior wall systems or facades
• IIBEC certifications (e.g., RRO, REWO, REWC) strongly preferred
• Infrared Thermography certification (Level I or higher) preferred
• Familiarity with infrared thermography and moisture detection equipment
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• 85+% Field Assignments

Check out our Perks:

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

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

About Nova:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.