Founded more than 50 years ago, Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that specializes in Quality Assurance Fabrication Inspection. Our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing group, together with the other disciplines, form a team of experts who provide inspection, materials consulting, and testing services for buildings, bridges, highways, and other infrastructure facilities. Our Nationally recognized Structural Materials Inspection team includes renowned experts in welding and fabrication who provide quality assurance inspection services around the globe.

　　Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do. Come join the minds that propel Pennoni!

　　 Job **Responsibilities:

　　Pennoni Associates is current seeking a Petrographer -- Materials Engineer/Scientist with experience consistent with, but not limited to: 

　　Prepare concrete samples for microscopic analysis using thin sections. Assemble, calibrate and maintain various types of equipment and instruments used to perform laboratory examinations on aggregate and concrete materials through petrographic examination. Maintain organized records of data and tests performed, including general observations and/or unusual conditions encountered. Write comprehensive reports conveying the results of the testing and significance of the findings. Collaborate with in-house engineering to develop repair/remediation procedures based on analysis of samples and findings.  Consult with clients. Conduct materials investigations and forensic analysis. 

　　Required Attributes:

　　College level courses in Petrography, Mineralogy, and Optical Mineralogy or 5 years of documented equivalent experienceExperience in the application to evaluations of concrete-making materials and concrete products in which they are used in cementitious-based materials. Proficient in written and verbal English communication.Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.Knowledge of petrographic / mineralogy laboratory testing procedures and guidelines, including well defined analytical approaches and methods, as well as the interpretation of results.Ability to read and follow testing procedures described in various agency documents (i.e. ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and state DOT specifications).Able to work well independently and as part of a team.Preferred Attributes:

　　Able to operate necessary equipment to prepare test samples. Ability to present data, analysis and results.Ability to present data, analysis and results.Why Work With Us?

　　At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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