Engineering Technician I

Terracon•Niles, MI

About The Position

Perform 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 involves basic testing and observation duties, clear documentation of findings, and communication of results to the Project Manager. The technician communicates with project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others as applicable regarding construction sites, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. The role also transports material samples and identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis, and prepares written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. The position includes maintaining equipment, vehicles, and work areas; following safety practices; and maintaining quality standards on projects. The technician may assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites and will receive progressively greater training and responsibility in work assignments.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic testing and observation duties under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.
Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.
Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others about project sites, requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection results.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Clearly document findings and results, tabulate data, and prepare and submit written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Communicate information to the Project Manager and discuss data accuracy in preparation for submittal; submit documentation and communicate results as directed.
Maintain and clean assigned equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.
Follow safety rules and practices, complete pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Participate in progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments.