Engineering Technician I
About The Position
Performs field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. Works under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals, assisting with tasks and performing basic testing and observation duties. Communicates with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractors’ representatives, and others about construction sites, project requirements, testing, observations, inspections, and results. Transports material samples and identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Prepares and submits written and digital data and observation reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and work areas, and may assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites. The role provides progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments and requires adherence to strict 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
- Assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.
- Conduct field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
- Communicate with project managers, technicians, client representatives, contractors’ representatives, and others regarding project sites, requirements, and testing, observation, inspection, 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, discuss data accuracy with the Project Manager, and 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, practices, and other project safety requirements; perform 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
