Engineering Test Technician
About the role
The Engineering Test Technician performs field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. This role supports construction projects by ensuring materials meet specified standards, accurately documenting test results, and communicating findings to project stakeholders. The technician contributes to safe, efficient project delivery through precise testing, careful handling of samples, and adherence to strict safety standards.
This role operates in a mixed field, laboratory, and office environment. The Engineering Test Technician spends significant time on active construction sites performing materials testing, observation, and inspection, often working outdoors in all weather conditions. The position also involves working in a laboratory setting to run tests on collected samples and in an office environment to prepare written and digital reports, manage documentation, and communicate with project stakeholders. The work requires regular use of testing equipment, including nuclear gauges and other materials testing instruments, as well as computers for data entry and reporting. Safety protocols are strictly followed in all settings, and the technician is expected to maintain equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.
Responsibilities
- Perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.
- Conduct concrete testing, concrete inspection, and materials testing in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards.
- Carry out construction inspection activities to verify compliance with project requirements and quality expectations.
- Transport material samples from project sites to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and associated identifying documentation for accurate tracking and analysis.
- Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in the form of written and digital reports on a daily basis for transmittal to the Project Manager.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with the project manager, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and other stakeholders regarding site conditions, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection results.
- Maintain, clean, and care for testing equipment, vehicles, and work areas to ensure reliability, safety, and readiness for use.
- Assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites when needed to support efficient project operations.
- Use and properly handle specialized testing equipment, such as nuclear gauges, for soils and aggregate testing in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Follow strict safety standards at all times while working in the field, laboratory, and office environments.
- Organize work tasks and documentation effectively to meet deadlines and support accurate reporting.
- Operate in both outdoor field conditions and indoor laboratory/office settings while maintaining high-quality testing and inspection practices.