Engineering Technician - CMT

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Sign-on bonus potential

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Senior Engineering Technician to perform field testing of construction related materials including soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt.

The role involves working in diverse weather conditions, documenting tests, and using ESP’s data collection software. With 3+ years of testing experience and certifications such as ACI Field Grade I and Nuclear Density Gauge safety, you will review drawings, communicate with project staff, and

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree.
• Three or more years of experience in construction testing of soils, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred.
• ACI Field Grade I Certification preferred.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• NICET, DOT, and other applicable Certifications will be considered beneficial.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards.
• Observe and document construction activities.
• Review and understand project drawings and specifications.
• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and field team.
• Report observations and test results through ESP’s field data collection software.

Skills

Effective oral & written communication

Weather resilience

Education

High School Diploma,GED or Associate degree

Tools

ACI Field Grade I Certification

Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification

NICET Certification

DOT Certifications

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Concord, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5555

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Senior Engineering Technician to perform field testing of construction related materials including but not limited to soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt.

*Sign-on bonus may be available based on individual experience and certification(s)!

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
• Perform and document observations of construction
• Review and understand project related drawings and specifications
• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team
• Report observations and test results through ESP’s field data collection software

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree required
• Three or more years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred
• ACI Field Grade I Certification preferred
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• NICET, DOT, and other applicable Certifications will be considered beneficial in the role
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)