Senior Field Materials Testing Technician | Career Growth

ECS Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing Senior Field Technician I to join the Charlotte team. You will collaborate with project management and senior staff to safely perform a variety of field testing tasks on soils, aggregates, and construction materials.

The role requires strong communication, math, and data-reduction skills, plus the ability to lead small field efforts and mentor junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and two advanced certifications for field testing.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to read engineering plans.
• Strong math/data reduction skills and proficiency with data systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt, structural steel, and related materials
• Executes testing activities on projects of moderate complexity with minimal supervision
• Communicates daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers
• Reports changing site conditions and additional testing needs to supervisors
• Prepares accurate and detailed daily field reports documenting site conditions and results
• Performs calculations, data reduction, and documentation tasks
• Maintains and organizes field equipment and testing materials
• Assists in resolving field-related issues and supports project execution
• Trains and mentors Technician I and Technician II staff in field procedures and documentation
• Participates in project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Performs other field and project support duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Read and interpret plans

Math and data reduction

Independent worker / lead small field-

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two advanced certifications applicable to the work

Tools

OSHA 10 (may be required)

Driver's license

Electronic data capture devices

Job description

ECS Group is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing Senior Field Technician I to join the Charlotte team. You will collaborate with project management and senior staff to safely perform a variety of field testing tasks on soils, aggregates, and construction materials.

The role requires strong communication, math, and data-reduction skills, plus the ability to lead small field efforts and mentor junior technicians.