Materials Testing Senior Engineering Technician (CMT)

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Senior Engineering Technician to perform field testing of construction-related materials including soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt. This role demands effective communication skills and a thorough understanding of project specifications.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally three years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation along with extensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, 401(k) match, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred.
• ACI Field Grade I Certification preferred.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards.
• Review and understand project related drawings and specifications.
• Report observations and test results through ESP’s field data collection software.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Willingness to work in varying weather conditions

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree

Tools

Field data collection software

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Senior Engineering Technician to perform field testing of construction related materials including but not limited to soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt.

*Sign-on bonus may be available based on individual experience and certification(s)!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
• Perform and document observations of construction
• Review and understand project related drawings and specifications
• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team
• Report observations and test results through ESP’s field data collection software

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate degree required
• Three or more years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred
• ACI Field Grade I Certification preferred
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• NICET, DOT, and other applicable Certifications will be considered beneficial in the role
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)