Engineering Technician I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Field Technician for their Cincinnati office. This role involves performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have at least 6 months of relevant experience. The position includes opportunities for training and certification in Nuclear Density Gauge and ACI. Join our team and contribute to high-quality construction efforts.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience required.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing and laboratory inspection of materials.
• Communicate with project team regarding testing and observations.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work areas.

Skills

Field testing

Communication

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

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.