Engineering Technician - CMT

ESP Associates, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with employer match

PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

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

You will conduct routine and advanced tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and DOT standards, document observations, and report results using ESP’s data collection software. Candidates should have 3+ years in construction testing and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt.
• ACI Field Grade I Certification preferred.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification preferred.
• 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.

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

Skills

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Masonry testing

Asphalt testing

Test documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree

Job description

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)