Engineering Technician (Soils Testing)

ATLAS; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life and AD&D insurance

Safety PPE provided

Career development

Job summary

ATLAS is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Special Inspection team in a hands-on field role that supports construction projects across the Atlanta metro area. Training is available for the right person, and your work will help teams gather reliable field data through soil testing, erosion control inspections, and concrete sampling.

This entry-level position offers opportunities to work outdoors on active projects, learn field testing techniques, and earn professional certifications

Qualifications

• Must have construction exposure or interest in field testing and inspection work.
• Strong English communication, organization, and dependable work ethic.
• Able to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering/construction plans.
• Comfortable working outdoors, lifting 40–50 lbs, and working around active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform or learn soil testing at jobsites.
• Perform or learn erosion control inspections in the field.
• Perform or learn field concrete sampling at active construction sites.
• Read maps, follow directions, and interpret plans to complete work accurately.
• Work safely outdoors in varying weather and around construction activity.
• Travel between Atlanta metro area jobsites and operate a company vehicle within guidelines.

Skills

Construction experience

English communication

Map reading

Interpreting plans

Outdoor work

ACI/NPDES certs

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

As an Engineering Technician, you’ll join our Special Inspection team in a hands‑on field role that supports construction projects across the Atlanta metro area. We are reviewing resumes right now to build a team as our new projects kick off. Training is available for the right person, and your work will help teams gather reliable field data through soil testing, and erosion control inspections, concrete sampling. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build skills, work outdoors, and contribute to safe, quality infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform or learn soil testing at jobsites.
• Perform or learn erosion control inspections in the field.
• Perform or learn field concrete sampling at active construction sites.
• Read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans to complete work accurately.
• Work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active construction activity.
• Travel between jobsites in the Atlanta metro area and operate a company vehicle within company guidelines.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Prior construction experience or a strong interest in learning field testing and inspection work. Atlas is open to training the right person.
• Strong communication skills in English, along with solid organization, a positive attitude, and a dependable work ethic.
• The ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Comfort working outdoors, moving equipment across uneven ground, and routinely lifting 40–50 lbs. as needed.
• The ability to earn ACI Concrete Tech and NPDES certifications within your first 90 days, plus the ability to meet driving, drug screen, motor vehicle record, and background check requirements.

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type: Full‑time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.