Materials Testing Technician II: Field & Lab

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking personnel to perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.

You will communicate with project managers and site personnel, transport samples to the lab, and prepare data and reports for daily submission. The role requires 1-2 years of relevant experience or training, plus applicable certifications.

Qualifications

• ACI certification in concrete testing and radiological safety credentials are required or highly preferred.
• NICET/ICC/ASNT/ AWS certifications are valued and may be considered for advancement.
• Experience with field testing and documentation during construction projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs field testing, observation, and inspection as directed and documented.
• Communicates findings clearly to the Project Manager and site personnel.
• Maintains & calibrates equipment; supports safe, quality project delivery.
• Prepares written and digital reports and submits daily to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Field testing

Data reporting

Safety awareness

Education

NICET Level II certification in Asphalt/Concrete/Soils

NICET Level II Geotechnical certification

ICC certifications in Reinforced Concrete/S Structural Steel areas

AWS CAWI certification

ASNT Level II VT/MT/PT/RT/UT certifications

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I/Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking personnel to perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.

You will communicate with project managers and site personnel, transport samples to the lab, and prepare data and reports for daily submission. The role requires 1-2 years of relevant experience or training, plus applicable certifications.