Senior Materials Testing Engineer

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking staff to perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory, with inspections at plants and on projects. The role involves compiling test results, reporting findings, and maintaining testing equipment to support engineering technical services across assigned program areas.

Responsibilities include field and plant inspections, data analysis, documentation, and training of field staff on proper testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of highway construction, maintenance materials and usage.
• Experience with materials sampling and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory.
• Perform inspections at plants and on projects.
• Compile and maintain test results and report findings.
• Maintain and operate testing equipment.
• Provide engineering technical support and assistance to assigned program area.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Material testing

Plan reading

Teamwork

Training others

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Test equipment maintenance

Computers

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking staff to perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory, with inspections at plants and on projects. The role involves compiling test results, reporting findings, and maintaining testing equipment to support engineering technical services across assigned program areas.

Responsibilities include field and plant inspections, data analysis, documentation, and training of field staff on proper testing procedures.