Engineering Technician I

Terracon•New Orleans, LA

24d

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. Under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals, the technician assists with tasks and performs basic testing and observation duties, providing clear documentation of findings and results. The role includes communicating with project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others about construction sites, project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results. The technician transports identified material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis; prepares and submits written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager; and maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and work areas. The technician may also assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites. The position follows strict safety standards and requires pre-task planning, reporting safety concerns to management, and maintaining quality standards on all projects. The technician communicates results to the Project Manager, discusses data accuracy in preparation for submittal, and submits documentation as directed. Work assignments provide progressively increased training and responsibility.

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