Field Technician 2

About Us

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

Field Technician 2 plays a critical role by performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, bituminous materials, masonry, and reinforcing steel, to ensure compliance with AET QA/QC procedures and industry standards. This position is responsible for conducting tests such as field density and Proctor density of soils, plastic concrete testing, laboratory testing of bituminous materials, and performing hand auger borings under project manager direction, as well as reporting results and maintaining equipment, ensuring high-quality, accurate data collection and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform field and laboratory testing: Perform field density and Proctor density test of soils. Perform field testing of plastic concrete. Perform laboratory testing of bituminous materials. Observe excavations and correlate the observations with soil boring logs. Perform hand auger borings under the direction of the project manager. Perform other laboratory tests and calibrations.
• Report test results.
• Communication with project managers, clients, contractors and other project personnel.
• Conduct miscellaneous projects involving work procedures, laboratory and equipment.
• Laboratory maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associates or technical degree in a related field, AND 3 or more years of related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least one year of related experience.

Preferred Skills

• Communication skills sufficient to work effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Capable of the physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $26.00 - $28.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60-100 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent pushing and pulling equipment weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Frequent work outside.