Engineering Technician I

Terracon; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an entry-level Construction Materials Tester to perform field and laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel under supervision. You will communicate findings with the Project Manager, prepare data reports, and help maintain equipment and workspace safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing, submitting clear documentation, and supporting project teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to follow written procedures and work safely.
• Able to perform field and laboratory testing and observations.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of test results and observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist on field and laboratory testing and observations under supervision.
• Document findings clearly and communicate results to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit data and reports for daily transmittal.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas; ensure safety standards.
• Support scheduling and dispatch of technicians as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic testing

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.