Engineering Technician I

Terracon; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking candidates in St. Louis for field and laboratory testing positions. Responsibilities include performing tests on construction materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Certifications in Nuclear Density Gauge and ACI are preferred within 6 months of hire. Join a dedicated team in ensuring construction quality and safety at Terracon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• 6+ months experience in related field work.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Communicate with project manager and client representatives.
• Transport material samples for further testing.
• Prepare and submit data and observation reports.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work areas.

Skills

Field and laboratory testing skills

Communication

Data organization

Safety standards adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

ACI certification

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

• 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.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F‑150 or equivalent.
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• 6+ months experience in related field work

Preferred Certification

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire

Required Certification

• Obtain ACI certification within 6 months of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications