NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

Engineering Technician (CMT)

Panama City Beach, Florida, US

Role snapshot

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC is hiring a Engineering Technician (CMT) on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Panama City Beach, Florida, US.

Company
NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC
Location
Panama City Beach, Florida, US
Job type
Full-time
Experience
2+ years
Posted
Nov 1, 2026

Who this role suits

People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.

How to prepare your application

  • Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
  • Read what NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.

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About the role

NOVA Engineering is seeking full-time a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician in our Panama City Beach, FL office.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

  • Field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications;
  • Review of blueprints in preparation of field observations on construction sites;
  • Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications;
  • Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of testing results;
  • Communication of field and laboratory testing results with Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients;
  • Calibration of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.

At NOVA, it doesn't have to be just a job, it can be the beginning of a long and successful career. We offer training (both on-the-job and classroom) to support and encourage staff in obtaining certifications in the fields of aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete and masonry. We also have a Credential Incentive Program that rewards obtaining those certifications throughout the employee's career.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials is required
  • ACI certification is required
  • ICC certifications in Soils, Reinforced Concrete, etc. preferred
  • Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment), is required
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (Company will provide Personal Protective Equipment and inclement weather gear, as appropriate)
  • Ability to work and maneuver equipment (such as a loaded wheelbarrow) on uneven ground and around active construction sites
  • Willingness to travel out-of-town (typically overnight) for short duration assignments

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

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

  • Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites and gas card
  • 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.