Engineering Technician I

Terracon; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an entry‑level Field Technician to perform field testing and inspections of construction materials, under supervision. You will transport samples, document data, and communicate results to the Project Manager, while maintaining equipment and following safety protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 6 months’ experience, a valid driver’s license, and required certifications (ACI within 90 days; Nuclear Density Gauge preferred within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Nuclear Density Gauge certification preferred within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of internal safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist on field testing and observations under supervision.
• Document findings clearly for submittal to Project Manager.
• Communicate results to Project Manager and ensure data accuracy.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain assigned equipment and adhere to safety requirements.
• Follow pre-task planning and safety practices for all projects.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

Safety equipment

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.