Transportation Technician

Transportation Technician

Requisition Number: 2025-1800-29

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Transportation Technician to join our Transportation team in Atlanta, Georgia. Are you ready to contribute your knowledge to help deliver innovative engineering solutions to our clients!? Join us at S&ME!

Although based out of our Duluth office, this role will support projects throughout central Georgia.

As a Transportation Technician, you'll work closely with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to perform inspections and materials testing on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, greenways, airports, ports, and rail systems.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Inspection & Oversight: Monitor contractor activities (earthwork, paving, vertical construction) for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs, notes, photos, and communication records.
• Technical Tasks: Collect and test materials, evaluate results, report findings, and assist with remediation of non-compliant results.
• Communication: Coordinate with contractors and senior staff to keep projects on track.

What You Bring:

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma/GED and 2+ years of highway or airport construction/inspection experience OR
  • 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology
  
  
  
  
• Active industry-related certifications (or willingness to obtain within 6 months):
  
  
  
  • ACI Field Testing Grade I
  • ICC Special Inspector - Soils
  • GDOT Roadway Testing Technician (RTT) / Quality Control Technician (QCT Level 1)
  • GSWCC Level 1A or 1B Erosion Control Inspector
  
  
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in English, including speaking, reading, and writing
• Basic math skills with an understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• The understanding of a fluctuating schedule and occasional travel

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:

• Working outdoors with your hand's majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for long periods, potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options - with no medical premium increase in 2026
• Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
• Pet Insurance
• Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.