Aggregate Treatment Engineer

Hawkins Construction Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

100% company-paid health insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Aggregate Treatment Engineer to support innovation in recycled concrete aggregate and sustainable materials. This position offers hands-on responsibilities including operating equipment, conducting quality tests, and collaborating with academic partners. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil, Environmental, or Materials Engineering, and experience in field engineering and sustainability initiatives. Competitive pay and 100% company-paid health insurance for employees and dependents are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with aggregate quality control and field engineering.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for carbonated aggregate production.
• Conduct aggregate quality control testing including ASTM tests.
• Collaborate with university partners on research projects.

Skills

Aggregate testing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Hawkins Construction is seeking a hands‑on Aggregate Treatment Engineer to support innovation in recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), carbonated aggregate, and sustainable construction materials. This role combines field engineering, laboratory testing, materials research, and academic collaboration—ideal for engineers who want applied impact in heavy civil and infrastructure construction.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain equipment for carbonated aggregate production and carbon capture utilization (CCUS)
• Conduct aggregate quality control testing (LA abrasion, crush value, ASTM testing)
• Operate and maintain construction materials laboratory equipment
• Collaborate with university research partners and analyze technical reports
• Source recycled concrete materials, evaluate debris recycling operations, and research multi-state market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials Engineering
• Experience with aggregate testing, concrete testing, QC/QA, and field engineering
• Interest or experience in sustainability, circular economy, carbon reduction, and environmental compliance
• Strong problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and hands‑on mindset

Why Hawkins

• Competitive pay
• 100% company‑paid health insurance (employee + dependents)