Engineering Technician I

Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.
• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
• Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire (preferred).
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire (required).
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications (required).