Senior Engineering Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Element Materials Technology•St. Paul, MN

13h•$28 - $33

About The Position

The primary function of the Senior Engineering Technician is to provide construction representative testing and inspection services on various land development, roadway, and construction building projects. Work schedule may be variable including nights and weekends depending on contractor’s schedules. This position may also require extended periods away from Element’s St. Paul office in accordance with project location and schedule.

Requirements

Safety focus and attention to detail.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years in construction industry or two years technical/trade or college student working toward civil engineering or construction management degree or related field preferred.
Current industry certifications for materials testing and/or construction.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, construction plans, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification – Grade 1
Current industry certifications for materials testing or construction testing required or be able to obtain within 9 months of employment: MNDOT Aggregate Production, MNDOT Grading and Base Level 1, MNDOT Bituminous Street Level 1.
Frequency of required physical force: Occasional (moderate).
Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. sporadically.
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
Work is primarily performed outdoors and may include walking on uneven terrain. Ability to work in all weather types and conditions.
Ability to operate a company vehicle within company policy. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Ability to document completed jobs including notes on client contacts, action in the field, subsequent laboratory test with dates and times noted for review purposes.
Ability to maintain a tactful attitude and maintain good relationships with project engineers, owners, and contractors.
Ability to talk knowledgably to project engineers and/or contractors about the jobs as required regarding concerning work progress and necessary recommendations.
Ability to accurately and fluently convey thoughts orally and in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
Understanding of Nuclear Density Gauge Radiation Safety.
Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events in the community, with customers and within the company.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in materials testing or construction helpful, however, not required.
Additional MnDOT Certifications preferred, however, not required.
ICC Certifications preferred, however, not required.
NICET Certifications preferred, however, not required.
Knowledge of Construction techniques, testing & construction management preferred.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.
Work under the direction of senior engineering assistants or staff professionals and project managers.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety rules, company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
Ensure that all testing equipment, work vehicles, and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
Set up, conduct and analyze standard field and laboratory tests following prescribed procedures.
Perform testing and inspection of soil/aggregates, concrete, masonry, rebar, and bituminous pavement in the field and laboratory.
Concrete tests may include air content, slump, temperature, casting of concrete cylinders, de-molding, and compression strength testing.
Soil/aggregate testing may include mechanical analysis, Proctor, moisture content, Atterberg Limit, soil nuclear density testing, and sand cone testing.
Bituminous pavement testing may include nuclear density testing to establish a rolling pattern or verify field density, testing bituminous cores for thickness and density, tests for oil content (extraction) and gradation, Marshall and Gyratory density, and air voids.
Other job functions include performing excavation observations, documenting exposed soil conditions are suitable for planned construction, and proof-roll testing for suitability of street subgrade/aggregate base prior to pavement placement.
Solve technical problems using application of standard techniques.
Assist in documenting on-site test results; examine and analyze test results and explain unusual findings.
Prepare test reports for review by senior staff members.
Communicate with Clients, Technicians, and Project Managers on a professional level to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Mentor and lead junior staff members for the completion of laboratory and field activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.