Lead Field Technician - Materials Testing

AET; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

American Engineering Testing (AET) in Minnesota is seeking a Field Technician 3 to perform construction materials testing, excavation observations, and project monitoring under the direction of the project manager. The role emphasizes QA/QC procedures and client communication.

Responsibilities include field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, masonry, and reinforcing steel; report preparation; maintaining lab quality; training staff; and travel within the regional area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering technician experience with quality control testing of construction materials.
• ACI concrete Field I certification; ICC masonry preferred; DOT certifications preferred; reinforced concrete preferred.
• Troxler approved certificate for use of Troxler gauge preferred.
• Other state DOT certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to determine project needs.
• Assist in developing engineering and testing programs for projects.
• Establish and meet project quality requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the materials testing laboratory in the local office.
• Oversee and maintain client, project team and in-house communication during work performance.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated fields.
• Perform field tests and observations of construction materials (soils, concrete, masonry, bituminous, reinforcing steel).
• Perform laboratory testing of construction materials (soils, concrete, masonry, bituminous, reinforcing steel).
• Assist in training less experienced personnel in routine field work/documentation.
• Conduct soil laboratory tests according to QA procedures.
• Log/classify soil samples in laboratory or fieldwork.
• Maintain project file and job status.
• Assist with developing and reviewing SOPs for QA program.
• Assist with report preparation and review.
• Establish, maintain and build business relationships with clients.
• Aid in company marketing functions.
• Directly or indirectly supervise engineering and technical personnel within area of assignment.

Skills

Multi-specialty knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Report writing

Results review experience

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Troxler gauge knowledge

DOT certifications

Job description

American Engineering Testing (AET) in Minnesota is seeking a Field Technician 3 to perform construction materials testing, excavation observations, and project monitoring under the direction of the project manager. The role emphasizes QA/QC procedures and client communication.

Responsibilities include field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, masonry, and reinforcing steel; report preparation; maintaining lab quality; training staff; and travel within the regional area.