Lead Field & Lab Technician — Soils, Concrete, Bituminous

AET; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American Engineering Testing (AET) seeks a Technician 3 in Sioux Falls, SD to perform advanced soils, concrete, bituminous, and masonry testing in field and lab. Lead testing teams and coordinate with project managers on multi-phase projects.

You will mentor junior staff, review reports for accuracy, and ensure QA/QC and safety compliance while adhering to ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards. This role requires field and office work, plus driving.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction materials testing.
• Advanced knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering technician experience in QC testing.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead technician on multi-phase projects, coordinating field teams and schedules.
• Support project managers in planning, budgeting, and client communications.
• Review and validate technical reports for accuracy and clarity.
• Mentor Technician 1 and 2 staff on testing protocols and safety practices.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree or technical certification

Civil/Geology related degree (preferred)

Tools

QEST

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

American Engineering Testing (AET) seeks a Technician 3 in Sioux Falls, SD to perform advanced soils, concrete, bituminous, and masonry testing in field and lab. Lead testing teams and coordinate with project managers on multi-phase projects.

You will mentor junior staff, review reports for accuracy, and ensure QA/QC and safety compliance while adhering to ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards. This role requires field and office work, plus driving.