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SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Electrical Technical Inspector

Full-Time
€28k - €30k/yr
Entry
Associate's
Lesquin, France
In Person
Electrical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A two-year post-secondary qualification such as a BTS in electromechanics, electrotechnics, or maintenance, or professional experience in maintenance/electricity.
  • Organization, curiosity, interpersonal skills, and initiative.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out periodic regulatory inspections across varied business sectors.
  • Write intervention reports so clients can undertake the necessary corrective actions.
  • Support and advise clients to build loyalty and develop the agency's commercial activity.
  • Complete training at the agency and training center, with field mentoring upon arrival.

About the company

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SOCOTEC Global

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SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$594M

Headquarters

Guyancourt, France

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 rebrand of AEG under SOCOTEC signals confident Mid-Atlantic cross-selling.
  • SOCOTEC reported 2026 revenue of €1.85 billion and 15,000 employees across 26 countries.
  • 2025 Spain revenue jumped 31.5% to €48.6 million after Greenwich, Prisma, and Intercontrol deals.

What critics are saying

  • 2025-2026 rollups, including AEG, Advance Testing, AAR, and LSTC, strain integration bandwidth.
  • Cobepa-backed expansion demands constant deal execution; a financing squeeze would slow acquisitions fast.
  • SGS, Bureau Veritas, and regional engineering firms pressure margins; one failed U.S. integration cripples growth.

What makes SOCOTEC Global unique

  • 1953 French roots give SOCOTEC deep credibility in building control and risk management.
  • 2026 AEG and LSTC acquisitions deepen SOCOTEC's infrastructure moat in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and UK grids.
  • SOCOTEC's 1,850-person U.S. platform spans 40-plus offices and 25 accredited materials labs.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Viêt Nam
Jul 29th, 2026
Member news | SOCOTEC Vietnam opens new Hanoi office.

Member news | SOCOTEC Vietnam opens new Hanoi office. 29 July 2026 CCIFV member - SOCOTEC Vietnam is pleased to announce the opening of its new Hanoi office, following the launch of its new Ho Chi Minh City office earlier this year. These investments reflect the company's continued growth and commitment to providing modern, collaborative, and sustainable workplaces for its teams across Vietnam. Today, SOCOTEC Vietnam is proud to be recognized as one of the leading international employers in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This success is built on a strong people-first culture, highlighted by the company's achievement of Great Place to Work(R) certification for four years. As the SOCOTEC Group's Internal Technical Services Platform in Vietnam, SOCOTEC Vietnam delivers expertise across four key business lines: Monitoring & Data Services, Calculation & Simulation, BIM/CAD & As-Built Survey, and Software & IT Services. Building on this strong foundation, the company is rapidly expanding its capabilities in Data and Artificial Intelligence, supporting innovation and digital transformation across the Group's global operations. More than a new location, the opening of the Hanoi office reflects SOCOTEC Vietnam's ambition, growing capabilities, and ongoing commitment to attracting top talent while delivering excellence and innovation for the future. If you're interested in joining one of the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification companies, contact SOCOTEC Vietnam at careers.vietnam(@)socotec.com.

Architecture & Design
Apr 21st, 2026
Manhattan skyscraper facade gets robust passive fire protection with Siderise firestop.

Manhattan skyscraper facade gets robust passive fire protection with Siderise firestop. Siderise CW-FS120 firestop was specified to provide floor-to-floor compartmentation, protecting the void space at the perimeter joint between the edge of the floor slab and the internal surface of the external wall assembly. Architecture & design team. Located midtown in the Garment district between the Empire State Building and Bryant Park, 989 6th Avenue is a 73-storey, 240m tall tower designed by C3D Architecture for residential and commercial use. The cast concrete superstructure is predominately wrapped within a sleek glass curtain wall facade and features staggered levels, open terraces and an eye-catching multi-cylindrical podium that provides an ultra-modern contrast to the Classical Revival design of the neighbouring Haier Building. The intricate unitised curtain wall facade was designed, engineered, and fabricated by Bisam Facade, and installed by Marvel Contracting. As part of their remit, Marvel worked closely with Siderise US distribution partner, Facades X, to procure a passive fire protection solution that exceeds the fire compartmentation requirements whilst facilitating a smooth installation process. Siderise CW-FS120 firestop was specified to provide floor-to-floor compartmentation, protecting the void space at the perimeter joint between the edge of the floor slab and the internal surface of the external wall assembly. It offers a third-party certified FT rating of up to three hours (resistance to fire spread and temperature rise on the non-fire side) when tested to ASTM E2307 as part of the CW perimeter barrier system. It has also been independently tested to ensure L-rating compliance with the International Building Code (IBC). Additionally, its unique vertical-fibre stonewool Lamella core was specifically engineered to stand up to the demands of building and curtain wall movement on high rise towers, boasting a 60-year design life. During the design stages, Siderise collaborated with Bisam Facade and the facade consultant Socotec to prepare a thoroughly detailed technical submittal for the perimeter fire barriers. This support was especially key considering the complex geometry of the curved east facade, as the fire barrier needed to accommodate the true curve of the floor slab and the staggered edge at the column locations to maintain a consistent compression fit and the building/ floor slab design-life movements. To ensure this bespoke onsite work was carried out to high standards, and in line with the manufacturer recommendations, Siderise Site Services assisted the Marvel installation team with project-specific training and benchmark installations. This support continued throughout the project with regular inspections conducted via the Siderise Inspection App. Siderise.

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2026
SOCOTEC EXPANDS FURTHER INTO MID-ATLANTIC WITH STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF AMERICAN ENGINEERS GROUP

Grows multidisciplinary engineering capabilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, adding 60 experts across multiple locations SOCOTEC acquires American Engineers...

SOCOTEC
Mar 11th, 2026
SOCOTEC expands further into mid-atlantic with strategic acquisition of american engineers group.

SOCOTEC expands further into mid-atlantic with strategic acquisition of american engineers group. Wed 11/03/2026 - 15:56 Grows multidisciplinary engineering capabilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, adding 60 experts across multiple locations. * SOCOTEC acquires American Engineers Group (AEG), a 65-year-old multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, marking the company's strategic entry into the Pennsylvania and Maryland markets with nearly 60 professionals across four Mid-Atlantic offices. * AEG brings comprehensive infrastructure capabilities spanning the full project lifecycle, including geotechnical and civil/structural engineering, an AASHTO-accredited Materials Testing Laboratory, surveying and GIS services, construction inspection, and environmental services, with transportation infrastructure representing nearly 90% of their project portfolio. * This acquisition strengthens SOCOTEC's Infrastructure platform following recent strategic acquisitions of Ninyo & Moore (West Coast), Advance Testing Company (Northeast), and AAR Testing and Inspection (Pacific Northwest), positioning SOCOTEC as a major player in U.S. construction and infrastructure services. * Combined growth initiatives reinforce SOCOTEC USA's growth trajectory, which has seen the company expand from a niche consultancy in 2019 to a 1,700-person, multi-disciplinary organization operating across more than 40 U.S. offices. SOCOTEC, a global leader in risk management and technical consulting in construction, real estate and infrastructure, announced today the acquisition of American Engineers Group (AEG), a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This transaction marks SOCOTEC's entry into the Pennsylvania and Maryland markets and furthers the company's strategic expansion across the United States infrastructure sector. AEG is an exceptional addition to SOCOTEC's growing Infrastructure platform, which started with the acquisition of Ninyo and Moore out West, then Advance Testing in the Northeast, and AAR in the Pacific Northwest. Expanding technical capabilities in key Mid-Atlantic markets. Founded in 1959, AEG brings over 65 years of expertise and nearly 60 professionals to SOCOTEC - including civil and structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, geologists, hydrologists, environmental specialists, surveyors, GIS technicians, and construction inspectors. The company operates four offices across the Mid-Atlantic region - in Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and Largo, Maryland - and an AASHTO-accredited and USACE-validated Materials Testing Laboratory, enabling comprehensive quality control services for infrastructure projects. AEG's technical capabilities span the full project lifecycle, encompassing: Engineering. Geotechnical, civil/structural, transportation, environmental design, and foundation analysis Materials Testing. Quality control and assurance for construction projects Surveying & GIS. Precise land surveying and geographic information systems Construction inspection. On-site oversight and compliance verification Environmental services. Site assessments and hydrological studies Transportation infrastructure represents nearly 90% of AEG's project portfolio, ranging from bridge and highway design to major expressway developments, as well as transit projects. The firm also maintains significant expertise in ports, dams and levees, landfills, renewable energy facilities, and complex civil infrastructure. Building on momentum. The AEG acquisition follows a series of strategic moves that have positioned SOCOTEC as a major player in U.S. construction and infrastructure services. Alongside its strategic acquisitions, SOCOTEC has pursued organic growth, recently establishing new offices in high-growth markets including Austin, Texas, to meet surging demand for infrastructure and construction services across key U.S. metropolitan areas. This dual-track expansion strategy reflects SOCOTEC's commitment to delivering comprehensive, locally responsive services while building a robust national platform. Nicolas Detchepare, CEO of SOCOTEC USA, said: "AEG brings exceptional technical depth, an outstanding reputation for transportation infrastructure excellence, and decades of trusted client relationships throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. As we establish our presence in these strategically important markets, AEG provides the ideal foundation for growth. Together, we will deliver enhanced capabilities and resources to support the region's critical infrastructure needs while maintaining the local expertise and client service that have defined AEG's success for more than six decades." Herve Montjotin, CEO of the SOCOTEC Group, added: "As the highly skilled AEG team joins SOCOTEC US in Q1 2026, we're reinforcing our commitment to expanding our U.S. operations - a cornerstone of the SOCOTEC Group's strategic vision - while enhancing our distinctive TIC capabilities in the infrastructure sector." Vijay Gupta, CEO of American Engineers Group, concluded: "Joining SOCOTEC creates tremendous opportunities for our team and clients. For 65 years, AEG has been committed to delivering engineering excellence and building lasting relationships throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. SOCOTEC's global resources, technical breadth, and commitment to quality align perfectly with our values and vision. This partnership enables us to expand our service offerings, access new markets, and continue supporting the infrastructure projects that strengthen our communities. We're excited to contribute to SOCOTEC's growth while maintaining the personalized approach and technical rigor our clients expect." With the addition of AEG, SOCOTEC continues to execute a deliberate growth strategy that has transformed the company from a specialized consultancy in 2019 into a 1,700-person, multi-disciplinary organization operating across more than 40 offices nationwide and over 25 accredited Construction Materials Testing facilities coast to coast.

PR Newswire
Dec 3rd, 2025
SOCOTEC expands US presence with Advance Testing acquisition across New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts

SOCOTEC has acquired Advance Testing Company, a construction materials testing firm established in 1984, marking a significant milestone in its East Coast expansion. Advance Testing operates accredited facilities across New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, offering comprehensive construction materials testing services including asphalt testing. The acquisition strengthens SOCOTEC's presence in the northeastern United States and expands its construction materials testing capabilities in the region.