Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician

WSP Global Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Engineered Construction team is expanding. The Construction Materials Testing Technician will perform field inspections and laboratory sampling on commercial, industrial, and transportation projects in Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate holds ACI Field Level I and ICC certifications. You will prepare field reports, maintain safety standards, coordinate with clients, and verify test results for soils, concrete, masonry, and inspections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Construction Materials Testing experience on commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience with soils, concrete, masonry, and related testing.
• Must have ACI Field Level I certification and NPDES Red Card.
• ICC Soils, Reinforced Concrete, Masonry or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on general building sites and facilities.
• Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with project requirements.
• Perform Erosion Control (NPDES) inspections.
• Perform sampling and testing of concrete per ASTM and specs.
• Perform sampling and testing of Masonry & Grout per ASTM and specs.
• Perform soil density testing using nuclear gauge and sand cone on site.
• Perform Foundation inspections for various shallow foundations.
• Perform reinforced concrete inspections per ICC Special Inspections standards.
• Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities.
• Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, footing inspections with DC penetrometer, inspect rebar.
• Test and work in accordance with company safety policies.
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specs.
• Interact with client representatives at project sites.
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy and reasonableness of testing data.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans & specs

Flexibility

Reliable / punctual

Good driving history

Education

High School Diploma

Assc or BS in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Excel

Job description

WSP’s Engineered Construction team is expanding. The Construction Materials Testing Technician will perform field inspections and laboratory sampling on commercial, industrial, and transportation projects in Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate holds ACI Field Level I and ICC certifications. You will prepare field reports, maintain safety standards, coordinate with clients, and verify test results for soils, concrete, masonry, and inspections.