Engineering Technician (Soils Testing)

Atlas Technical Consultants LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life and Disability insurance

PPE provided

Job summary

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Special Inspection team in the Atlanta metro area. This hands-on field role supports construction projects; 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.

We offer opportunities to build skills outdoors and contribute to safe, quality infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to learn soil testing, erosion inspections, and concrete sampling.

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.

Skills

Construction experience

English communication

Reading maps

Outdoor work

Certifications readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At the heart of everything we do is our people. People who are masters of their fields. People who strive to deliver quality and excellence. People who make a difference in their communities.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

At Atlas, we’re committed to fostering a company culture that is welcoming for every employee.

Our People

Pushing the limits of what’s possible, we’re a place for intellectual curiosity.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

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

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• 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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.