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SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Field Technician Building Enclosure

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedmond, WA, USA$85k - $115k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required; Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • At least 1–3 years of experience working with building envelope design, inspection, development, and/or engineering.
  • Working knowledge of current codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of broad architectural design theories and concepts, and specific structural theories and concepts related to exterior wall construction.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and modeling or drafting software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM.
  • Working knowledge of waterproofing, exterior cladding, and building envelope components is a plus.
  • Experience with infrared testing, Wind Uplift Chamber testing, Air Barrier Testing, and Window Testing is a plus.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects, including shop drawings, modeling, design development, and construction documents.
  • Conduct field reviews and progress inspections on designated projects.
  • Perform detailed forensic investigations and analysis of failed or defective construction when needed.
  • Track project activity by maintaining reports, documents, schedules, work-effort records, and estimates.
  • Observe new or as-built construction, including below-grade waterproofing; below-slab vapor barriers and pipe penetrations; conditions before installation of shotcrete walls; building cladding such as vinyl siding, stucco, EIFS, and masonry; window applications and installation; and roofing components before, during, and after roofing applications.
  • Produce field notes on site and in the office.
  • Photograph conditions observed during inspections.
  • Coordinate contractual issues.
  • Direct workers to perform repairs when non-conformance occurs.
  • Draft construction field directives, professional service agreements, and scopes of work.
  • Provide minimal direction to administrative personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of waterproofing, exterior cladding, and building envelope components.
  • Experience with Infra-Red, Wind Uplift Chamber, Air Barrier Testing, and Window Testing.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

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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