Engineering Technician II (Traveling)

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform testing, observation, and inspection across multiple states, including LA, TN, MS, AL, and GA, with 100% travel.

You will document findings, analyze data, and communicate with the Project Manager while maintaining equipment and safety standards on diverse projects. The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, proficiency with Word/Excel, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• ACI certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Cement Strength testing.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Internal safety certifications completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed per procedures.
• Documents findings and results clearly.
• Communicates results to Project Manager and team.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Adheres to safety rules and project safety plans.
• Works independently and with teams across sites and states.

Skills

ACI Concrete Field Testing

Concrete Strength Testing

Radiation safety

Nuclear Density Gauge operation

Safety certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop use

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.

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.