Engineering Technician II (Traveling)

Terracon•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II performs construction materials testing, observation, and inspection for projects across Terracon’s Rocky Mountain division, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The role requires 100% travel between project locations, potentially for extended periods without the ability to travel home. Projects may include transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and other work in varied geographic areas. The technician tests materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel; communicates project requirements and results to project personnel and client and contractor representatives; transports identified samples to laboratories; and prepares written and digital reports for daily delivery to the Project Manager. The role also includes maintaining equipment, vehicles, and work areas, assisting higher-level technicians with complex tasks, and possibly assisting with technician scheduling and dispatch. The position requires adherence to safety and quality standards and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in changing jobsite and team environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent training and related experience.
Experience using a laptop computer and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Willingness to travel up to 100% and for extended periods without the ability to travel home.
Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as project demands require.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
ACI certification in one or more of the following: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
Certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, using sound judgment, accountability, and initiative while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
Ability to adapt to changing project environments, jobsite conditions, and team structures.
Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build productive working relationships with peers, supervisors, clients, and field personnel.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in Asphalt, Concrete, or Soils.
NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, or Generalist.
ICC certification in Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, or Structural Steel – Welding.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI).
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
Other national, regional, state, or local materials-related certifications requiring experience and written examination may be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials as directed, following training and specified procedures.
Communicate project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results with the Project Manager, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and other personnel as applicable.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Prepare, tabulate, and submit written and digital reports documenting data, observations, findings, and results, including daily transmittal to the Project Manager.
Perform basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communicating or submitting results.
Assist higher-level technicians with complex tasks.
Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration, as well as vehicles and work areas.
May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.
Follow safety rules and requirements, perform pre-task planning, report safety issues or concerns to management, and proactively identify and mitigate site-specific hazards.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Work independently with limited supervision and contribute effectively in collaborative teams across different locations and work environments.