Lab Technician - Construction Materials and Geotechnical Testing

UES, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc., a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform tests on soil, concrete, and asphalt samples. This role involves preparing and analyzing samples, maintaining lab equipment, and communicating findings. Join UES to impact communities through innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test samples of concrete and soils to determine their properties.
• Conduct tests on materials such as aggregates, cement, and asphalt.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate testing procedures.

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for performing various laboratory tests involving soil, concrete and asphalt samples.

Job Responsibilities:

·Prepare and test samples of concrete and soils to determine their properties, including strength, durability, permeability, and other mechanical properties.

·Conduct tests on materials used in construction, such as aggregates, cement, and asphalt

·Responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, ensuring that all testing procedures are performed accurately, and recording and analyzing data.

·Responsible for writing reports and communicating findings to engineers

Qualifications

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Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

ID 2025-1883

Position Type Full-Time

Location US-GA-Kennesaw

Job Locations US-GA-Kennesaw