Soils and Materials Laboratory Technician

NV5 • Albuquerque, NM

17d

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
The Soils and Materials Laboratory Technician performs construction materials testing on soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete in compliance with industry standards such as AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO Test Methods. The lab technician will learn and demonstrate competence in all laboratory methods. The lab technician is under the general supervision of the location manager and reports to the Laboratory Engineer for laboratory quality control.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and masonry is ideal but not required.
• Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks.
• ACI strength of Concrete, Aggregates, and Aggregates Base Certifications required, or ability to obtain certifications immediately.

Nice To Haves

• ACI, NICET, ICC

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and measurements under the direction of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisors.
• Has the knowledge to, or to learn, and demonstrates the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects, including DSA, OSHPD, and USACE requirements.
• Furnishes draft testing reports. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project.
• Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Perform field inspection, testing, and sampling as needed.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab related materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.
• Possesses effective written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work aspart of a team involving staff, clients and outside agencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED