Careers with STRATA

STRATA is always looking for career-oriented, talented, and driven individuals. We are fast becoming one of the most desired places to work in the industry. Why? Because we recognize that our personnel are our most valuable resource, we invest in professional development and have a unique culture where our staff enjoy coming to work everyday.

Some of STRATA's benefits package includes: Employee and Dependent Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage 401K Match Flexible Paid Time Off Life Insurance Cafeteria Flex Benefit Plan

Available Positions

Boise, Idaho (Corporate Office)

  • Environmental Leader
    Corporate

    This position is responsible for environmental division business development, financial performance, staff development, and risk management. This position will oversee regional staff to assure professional growth, fiscal performance, adherence to STRATA’s values and business philosophy, controlling liability, while building long-term client and employee relationships.
    As the Corporate Environmental Leader, you will report directly to the Board of Directors. However, we expect you will coordinate daily with the area offices from your regional STRATA location.

  • Office Leader
    Management

    This position requires regional office leadership in business development, risk, staff, project and financial management; professionalism and integrity to build long-term client and employee relationships. Oversight of all quality control operations as they pertain to the branch office to assure quality control through guidance and professional management. Will have direct management roll over Material, Engineering and Environmental departments. Office leader will carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the STRATA's culture, brand and operational policies, applicable laws, and other responsibilities as detailed above. Responsibilities include procurement, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance and resolving problems.
    At least five to ten (5-10) years experience directly related to duties running a regional office. Candidate must be able to expand, maintain and take ownership in growing and maintaining our client base in geotechnical, environmental, material testing and special inspection services. Ability to maintain and build client relationships is critical to this position. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general plans and specifications, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and co-workers and the general public. Ability to work independently on any job and demonstrate proficiency in resolving unforeseen issues on a job site. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to oversee multiple projects at one time, multi-task and remain flexible with adjusting priorities. All management positions require the ability to meet accepted deadlines, within the proposed budget, through effective planning and organization skills. In general, should have the experience and ability to act professionally as the company liaison to its clients.
    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    1. MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
    2. Professional Engineer Registration
    3. ACI Field Testing Grade I
    4. Radiation Safety Certification
    5. Valid Driver's License
    6. Motor Vehicle Report with no excessive violations
    7. ICC Certifications -- Soils, Reinforced Concrete, and Masonry (preferable)
    8. MSHA training (preferable)
    9. Competent math and computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel,)

Gillette, Wyoming

  • Material Department Manager
    Department Manager

    Leadership required in business development, risk, staff, project, equipment and financial management, professionalism and integrity to build long-term client and employee relationships. Oversight of all quality control operations as they pertain to the branch office to assure quality control through guidance and professional management. Will have direct supervisory roll over laboratory manager, project managers, inspectors, and technicians (field and lab). Material department manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with STRATA’s culture, brand and operational policies, applicable laws, and other responsibilities as detailed above. Responsibilities include but not limited to training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Concrete & Soils Field Professionals I II III
    Technician

    Records construction activity, test results, and quantities of materials and prepares concise daily/weekly reports. Communicates results of observations and tests to contractors, engineers, architects, owners and jurisdiction representatives. Provides support and outstanding service to clients. Conducts material testing and analysis.
    Examines project sites to obtain and analyze engineering details. Attends a variety of meetings including pre-construction, construction progress etc. Responsible for supervising own project tasks. Completes timecards in a timely and accurate manner, assuring hours worked are billed correctly. Maintains basic certifications required for the position. Assures accuracy with data. Maintains a high level of personal integrity in representing CE&MT. Completes other duties as assigned.

Spokane, Washington

  • Construction Services Manager
    Department Manager

    This position requires department leadership in business development, risk, staff, project, equipment and financial management, professionalism and integrity to build long-term client and employee relationships. Oversight of all quality control operations as they pertain to the branch office to assure quality control through guidance and professional management. Will have direct supervisory roll over laboratory manager, project managers, inspectors, technicians (field and lab). CSM will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the STRATA’s culture, brand and operational policies, applicable laws, and other responsibilities as detailed above. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    Additional Abilities: At least five to ten (5-10) years experience directly related to duties running a field office. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general plans and specifications, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and co-workers and the general public. Ability to work independently on any job and demonstrate proficiency in resolving unforeseen issues on a job site. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to oversee multiple projects at one time, multi-task and remain flexible with adjusting priorities. All management positions require the ability to meet accepted deadlines, within the proposed budget, through effective planning and organization skills. In general, should have the experience and ability to act professionally as the company liaison to its clients.

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Featured STRATA Employees

Want to work for a company who values their employees as much as their clients? Meet some of our staff out of our 10 offices in Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Montana, and North Dakota. We work hard, play hard, and strive for excellence and long term relationships. Everyone came to this company for different reasons. But most of us stay here because we found a company that's worth working day in and day out for. It’s a culture thing.
  • Name: Angie Lemmerman
  • Hometown: Anchorage, AK
  • Years with STRATA: 6
  • Interests: Hiking, Triathlons, Camping, Cooking
  • Many Don't Know: Angie held the pole vaulting record at CSM 9 years!
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After realizing her rock-licking tendencies, Angie switched her major from chemical engineering to geological engineering at Colorado School of Mines. In 2005 she joined STRATA and has been working out of the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene offices since 2008. Angie is the president of a women’s community service club in Coeur d’Alene, Soroptimist, and actively participates in the Idaho Society of Professional Engineers northern chapter. Her husband is also a geological engineer and the Spokane Area office manager for STRATA.

  • Name: Brent D. Norris
  • Hometown: Spokane, WA
  • Years with STRATA: 5
  • Interests: Archery, Duck Hunting, Catching Big Fish
  • School: Gonzaga University (Go Bulldogs!!)
  • More Info: Proud father of Stella Jean, born March 2011. His family operates a candy distribution center.

Brent has led a substantial amount of geotechnical investigations throughout Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.His areas of specialization include shallow and deep foundation recommendations, transmission line, micro pile and anchor projects. Brent achieved his Professional Engineering license in 2010 and is certified in: Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Designer & Responsible Person – City of Boise, Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM), ITD Stormwater Inspector, OSHA 40 hour and MSHA.

  • Name: Ryan Mason
  • Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Years with STRATA: 2
  • Interests: Basketball, Dunking Basketballs, Shooting, Snowboarding
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Ryan discovered the engineering and materials testing industry in 2008. Starting at a large-scale company, he began learning the the ins and outs of our profession from the best seat in the house--materials testing of asphalt, concrete and soil properties. When a position opened up at STRATA, he never looked back. He has recruited some of STRATA's key personnel--a construction services manager and one of their marketers. Ryan is now an ICC Soils Special Inspector and performs lead roles on some of our large transportation projects.

  • Name: Matt Owens
  • Hometown: St. George, UT
  • Years with STRATA: 2
  • Interests: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Basketball, 90's Rock, Hangin w/ Family, Eating
  • Many Don't Know: I speak Spanish after serving an LDS mission in the Dominican Republic 2 years.

Matt started working in the testing industry in St. George, Utah, at the age of 16. When his boss offered him a raise to get his ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector Certification, he took a year off from school and obtained 6 ICC certs. Ready for a change, in 2009 he advertised his resume. Within the hour, STRATA contacted him and the Moscow office has benefitted since. Matt recently earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and he intends to use his education and certifications to further his career and help grow STRATA.

  • Name: Andy Abrams
  • Hometown: Moscow, ID
  • Years with STRATA: 6
  • Interests: Music, fishing, cooking, family, football
  • Fascinating Fact: Andy went to graduate school just to keep playing in a band, The Budwiggers. Check out their CD "Happy Bones" on iTunes!

After graduating with an MS in civil engineering from the University of Idaho, Andy and his wife moved to Richmond, Virginia. Andy worked as a geotechnical engineer for a private firm and cut his teeth on transportation projects. Once they started having babies, they decided to move closer to home. Andy started working in STRATA's Spokane office, and eventually transferred to Moscow. He now enjoys leading the Moscow team and playing an integral part of the design community in his hometown.

  • Name: Tyrell Farnes
  • Hometown: Ogden, UT
  • Years with STRATA:
  • Interests: Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Hunting, Soccer
  • Fav. Guns Owned: Springfield XDM 40, 300 WINMAG
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Tyrell was accepted into the coveted internship position with STRATA while finishing up his Civil Engineering degree from Utah State University. During his prelims, he worked in the lab learning soil mechanics and concrete testing. After graduation, STRATA hired him on full time. He has worked his way into specialty testing, performing seismographic monitoring, cone penetrometer testing, boring sampling and field engineering. He is currently working toward his P.E. when he isn't snow boarding or wake boarding. Check out his insanely good video!