Materials Engineer

Actalent; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Stock Incentives

ESOP Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced materials testing specialist to perform onsite testing of asphalt, concrete, and soil, ensuring compliance with project specifications and ASTM standards.

You will guide field technicians, interpret test results, and compile detailed bi-weekly compliance reports to support project quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in materials testing.
• Valid driver's license and hands-on field testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite testing and inspection of asphalt, concrete, and soil according to project specs and ASTM.
• Provide technical guidance to field technicians and supervise testing procedures.
• Prepare detailed bi-weekly compliance reports.

Skills

Asphalt Testing

Concrete Testing

Soil Testing

ASTM Standards

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Technical Report Writing

Field Inspection

Density Testing

Materials Science

Project Specifications

Digital Field Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Perform onsite testing and inspection of asphalt, concrete, and soil to ensure compliance with project specifications and ASTM standards. Provide technical guidance to field technicians and prepare detailed bi-weekly compliance reports.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, or Geotechnical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in materials testing. Must possess a valid driver's license and have hands‑on experience with field testing procedures.

Key Skills:

• Asphalt Testing
• Concrete Testing
• Soil Testing
• ASTM Standards
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Technical Report Writing
• Field Inspection
• Density Testing
• Materials Science
• Project Specifications
• Digital Field Reporting

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Stock Incentives
• ESOP Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement