Engineering Technician I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Construction Materials Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves observing and testing various construction materials while ensuring safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be ready to obtain required certifications. Training and a progressive increase in responsibilities are anticipated within a 1-2 year timeframe. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a 100 percent employee-owned company that provides excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of internal safety and technical certifications is required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observations.
• Document and prepare sample testing and observation data.
• Communicate testing and inspection results effectively.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and tools.
• Follow safety rules, reporting any safety concerns.

Skills

Basic sample tests and observations

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

Job description

Job Description

Terracon has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our Construction Materials Technician will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt. You will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects in the Des Moines area and in the Terracon laboratories. Successful candidates will receive in‑depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position within 1-2 years.

Safety is Terracon’s most important core value! Terracon provides a safe work environment for our employees and safe practices for our technicians to follow. Incident and Injury‑Free (IIF) is about care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day. We will hold ourselves responsible not just for our own safety and wellbeing, but for that of everyone around us. We will all develop a mindset intolerant of any incidents or injuries no matter how minor or infrequent.

Essential Role and Responsibilities

• Under direction of senior technicians, staff professionals or project managers, assists with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
• Document and prepare sample testing and observation data using a laptop or tablet device; submit findings accurately to a Project Manager.
• Effectively communicate testing and inspection results.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre‑task planning prior to executing work. Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintains quality standards on all projects.
• Transports materials safely from various job sites to the lab using a company provided full size pickup truck.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety and technical certifications
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Preferred Requirements

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire
• Current industry certifications for materials testing a plus, but not required

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee‑owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.