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Construction Materials Engineering Technician I

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Terracon Consultants, Inc

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United States , Abilene

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Job Description:

As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

Job Responsibility:

  • Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel)
  • Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results
  • Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis
  • Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager
  • Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas
  • May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites
  • Adhere to strict safety standards
  • Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties
  • Provides clear documentation of findings and results
  • Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal
  • Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
  • Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments
  • Maintains assigned equipment
  • Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent
  • Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects
  • Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work
  • Report any safety issues or concerns to management
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6 months experience required
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
  • Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications

Nice to have:

Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire

What we offer:
  • Annual bonus and spot bonuses
  • Paid Training
  • Company vehicle while on the job
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Healthcare
  • Paid Time Off
  • Dental
  • 401(k)/ Retirement Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Life and Disability Insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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