Engineering Technician I
About The Position
Perform 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, assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties. The role includes documenting findings and results, communicating with project managers and other relevant parties, transporting samples to the laboratory, and submitting written and digital reports. The technician will take on progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments and is responsible for maintaining equipment and following safety 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
- Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
- Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others about the construction site, project requirements, testing, observation, inspection requirements, and results.
- Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
- Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
- Assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties under close supervision.
- Clearly document 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 and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas; maintain assigned equipment.
- May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.
- Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements; perform pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
- Maintain quality standards on all projects.
- Take on progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
