Engineering Technician I

Terracon•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Technician I performs field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. The role works under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals and carries out basic testing and observation duties while progressing toward increased training and responsibility. The technician communicates with project managers, other engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others about construction sites, project requirements, testing, observations, inspections, and results. The role transports identified material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis; prepares written and digital reports documenting data and observations for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager; and maintains equipment, vehicles, and work areas. The position may also assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites. The role requires adherence to safety rules and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience.
Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
Successfully complete related internal safety certifications.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.
Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others about construction sites, project requirements, testing, observations, inspections, and results.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Tabulate and prepare written and digital reports of data and observations as work is performed, for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Provide clear documentation of findings and results, communicate information to the Project Manager, and discuss data accuracy in preparation for submittal.
Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
Maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects; perform pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
May assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
Progressively assume increased training and responsibility in work assignments.