Construction Materials Testing Technician

Barry Isett & Associates; East Norriton Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Barry Isett & Associates in East Norriton, PA, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing technician to join our multi‑discipline engineering team. You will inspect and test construction materials in field and lab settings and prepare detailed reports per project specs.

The role offers in‑house training and opportunities to earn certifications (ACI, ICC, AISC, AWS) with a collaborative, safety‑minded culture and career growth.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow guidance.
• Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail in inspection reports and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test construction materials in field and lab settings.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain client relationships.
• Assist with data collection, scheduling, and time tracking.
• Support certification attainment and job training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written communication

MS Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization which has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).
• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• Work-life balance & flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation/holiday/sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Discounted and/or free Isett wear
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization which has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• Work-life balance & flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation/holiday/sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Discounted and/or free Isett wear
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Our Construction Materials Testing group is searching for the right candidate to join our team in East Norriton, PA. Inspection certifications including ACI concrete Field-testing Technician Grade I and Nuclear Gauge Safety training, and relative experience are desired. Should the successful candidate not currently hold the above-mentioned certifications, the candidate will receive in house training and be required to obtain the certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities will include inspection and testing of construction materials in both laboratory and field environments to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications, collection of data and preparation of detailed reports, maintaining client relationships, and schedule management and time tracking.

Additional positions and advancement opportunities are available through obtaining additional certifications (ICC, ACI, AISC, AWS, etc.), demonstrated field work, and exemplified project management abilities.

Requirements

• Comfortable working outside in diverse weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, balance, and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Accepts a flexible schedule and works as part of a team.
• Self-motivated ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills with timely responsiveness (phone, email, text).
• Experience on construction projects with prior knowledge of general practices, procedures, and building elements.
• Mindful of professional etiquette while managing relationships with associates, clients, contractors, and code officials.
• Demonstrate multitasking capabilities in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Detail oriented; possessing strong writing skills and computer proficiency (Microsoft word and Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), nation origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history).