Senior Concrete Laboratory Technician

Engineering Consulting Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Certification support

Employee-owned benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a skilled Senior Concrete Laboratory Technician I for their Austin team. The role involves conducting laboratory tests on concrete and soils, maintaining laboratory standards, and mentoring other technicians. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a minimum of 2 years' experience, and must maintain relevant certifications. ECS offers growth opportunities and supports professional development through training and certification programs. Lifting capacity of 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory testing.
• Willingness to maintain certifications for concrete and soils.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Strong documentation skills and data interpretation.
• Effective communication skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on construction materials.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on test results.
• Train and mentor lab technicians in testing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Concrete Laboratory Technician I to join our Austin team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you'll continue to collaborate and develop with experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

• Laboratory Activities: Perform specific tasks of increased complexity associated with conducting laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects under the supervision of lab leadership; Assist in preparation for and demonstrations of testing procedures as requested; Train and mentor other lab technicians.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Conduct routine laboratory tests using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance; Assist with tasks to maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) initiatives to maintain accreditation compliance with various organizations, including DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO; Tasks may include calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records; Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Concrete Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on interpretations of test results; Demonstrate competency of testing methods by documenting results accurately using laboratory software; Prepare reports and summaries, as well as additional administrative tasks as requested.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by ASTM or other organizations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both depending on where work is performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing to continue to enhance knowledge of CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, or both with NICET, WACEL, or other organizations.
• Strong data interpretation and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":

• E-4/E-5

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.