Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT)

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

MCE’s Fayetteville, AR team is seeking a Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician to perform inspection and testing services related to, but not limited to: soils, foundations, retaining walls, reinforced concrete, structural masonry, fire proofing and post-tensioned concrete.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project related drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes
• Perform Special Inspections in the field for project document and code compliance
• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
• Document observations and inspections of construction including discrepancy notices for non-compliant items
• Communicate effectively with MCE project staff and project construction team, as well as on-site contractors and code officials
• Report inspections and test results through MCE’s field data collection software

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate Degree
• Three or more years of experience in inspection and construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. 

Preferred

• ACI Field Grade I Certification
• CTTP certification (current or previous certification)
• NICET Certifications and/or Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level I or II certifications
• ICC Certifications (one or more of the following):
  • ICC Special Inspector General Requirements
  • ICC Soils
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete
  • ICC Structural Masonry
  • ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing
  • ICC Structural Steel and Bolting

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available