Engineering Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
• Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others regarding construction sites, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection results.
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed, adhering to specified procedures and safety standards.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Train lower-level technicians and direct/supervise activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Interact with clients and other site personnel on behalf of the Project Manager when directed.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing the scope for testing and inspection services.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration.
• Plan, schedule, and dispatch technicians to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project, and priority.
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers.
• Track projects, including contractor site data and status, in the Construction Materials and Laboratory Management System (CMELMS).
• Communicate with clients to provide updates on project timelines, needs, and status.
• Follow safety rules and practices, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas:
  • Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
  • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Steel American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
• Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: ASNT Level II.
• Facilities relevant certification for the services or project requirements (e.g., Registered Roofing Observer (RRO)).

Preferred Qualifications

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