Engineering Technician In Training

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Field Professional to perform critical materials testing, observation, and inspection on construction projects.

You will work with project managers, technicians, and clients; handle sampling, labeling, and reporting; maintain equipment; and comply with safety standards to help protect client investments and ensure project quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Preferred but not required: prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field testing and observation of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete).
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative, and others regarding project requirements and testing results.
• Transport material samples with identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas; adhere to safety standards.

Job description

General Responsibilities:

As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client's biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including:

• Perform routine field testing and observation of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, and concrete).
• 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.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, learn and assist with 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Preferred but not required: prior experience as field/engineering technician, construction materials testing or related experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat.
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting, repetitive motions, and utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges.