Engineering Technician II (Traveling)

Terracon; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform field testing, observation, and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. This role requires 100% travel to projects nationwide, with up to long durations away from home.

Ideal candidates have ACI certifications, safety credentials, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. You will work on high-profile transportation and building projects, ensuring quality and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% for extended periods.
• Experience with laptop use and MS Word/Excel.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed per procedures.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic data analysis before submission to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and team.
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Adheres to safety rules and project safety requirements.
• Maintains quality standards across projects.
• Able to work independently and in diverse teams across locations.

Skills

Strong safety mindset

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Radiation safety certification (Nuclear Density Gauge)

Internal safety certifications

NICET Level II – Construction Materials Testing

ICC certifications (CT categories)

AWS CAWI

ASNT Level II (VT/MT/PT/RT/UT)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Responsibilities

Would you like to explore more while taking your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team, where you can embark on new opportunities, develop professionally, and contribute to thrilling projects nationwide. This position involves 100% travel throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Georgia with possible travel to other states as well.

In this position, you will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and more in many geographical areas. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and who is looking to take their construction material testing career to the next level.

Perform field 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

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercising sound judgment, accountability, and initiative while consistently meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Equally effective in collaborative team environments, integrating into new teams, contributing constructively to shared objectives and working across a variety of geographic locations and work environments to achieve project goals.
• Ability to adapt to changing project environments, jobsite conditions, and diverse team structures.
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to proactively identify site-specific hazards, assess changing field conditions, follow established safety procedures, and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly build productive working relationships with peers, supervisors, clients, and field personnel while fostering a strong culture of safety and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and for extended periods of time without the ability to travel home.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as project demands require.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications

• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas:
  • Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
  • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in one or more of the following areas:

• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils.
• ICC certification in one or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel - Bolting, Structural Steel - Welding.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.