Engineering Technician (Soils Testing)

Atlas; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Vacation time and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Safety equipment reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for external credentials

Job summary

Atlas in Roswell, Georgia is looking for an Engineering Technician to join their Special Inspection team. This entry-level role involves outdoor work supporting construction projects across the Atlanta metro area, including concrete sampling and soil testing. The ideal candidate will receive training and must possess strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and a high school diploma or GED.

Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior construction experience or interest in field testing and inspection work.
• Comfort working outdoors and lifting 40–50 lbs.
• Ability to earn certifications within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct concrete sampling at construction sites.
• Perform soil testing and erosion control inspections.
• Travel between jobsites in the Atlanta metro area.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Ability to read maps and interpret plans

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Engineering Technician (Concrete, Soils, Erosion)

As an Engineering Technician, you’ll join our Special Inspection team in a hands‑on field role that supports construction projects across the Atlanta metro area. Training is available for the right person, and your work will help teams gather reliable field data through concrete sampling, soil testing, and erosion control inspections. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build skills, work outdoors, and contribute to safe, quality infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct or learn field concrete sampling at active construction sites.
• Conduct or learn soil testing at jobsites.
• Conduct or learn erosion control inspections in the field.
• Read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans to complete work accurately.
• Work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active construction activity.
• Travel between jobsites in the Atlanta metro area and operate a company vehicle within company guidelines.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Prior construction experience or a strong interest in learning field testing and inspection work. Atlas is open to training the right person.
• Strong communication skills in English, along with solid organization, a positive attitude, and a dependable work ethic.
• The ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Comfort working outdoors, moving equipment across uneven ground, and routinely lifting 40–50 lbs. as needed.
• The ability to earn ACI Concrete Tech and NPDES certifications within your first 90 days, plus the ability to meet driving, drug screen, motor vehicle record, and background check requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, development programs, internal certifications and tuition reimbursement for external credentials.
• Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.