
Engineering Technician III
Gahanna, OHJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Engineering Technician III performs field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, and documents and communicates findings to project managers and other personnel. The role includes basic data analysis, equipment maintenance and calibration, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The technician may train lower-level staff or lead technician activities. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent training and related experience.
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General Responsibilities: 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. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: - Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures. - Provides clear documentation of findings and results. - Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager. - Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM. - Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and or laboratory testing - May train lower level technicians - May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects. - Maintains equipment and calibration. - Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs 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. - Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience. - Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel - A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Preferred Qualifications:Certifications in two or more of the following areas: - NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils. - NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist - ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel - Bolting, Structural Steel - Welding. - American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT). - Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager. Required Qualifications:Materials - ACI certification in one or more of the following areas: - Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I - Concrete Strength Testing Technician - Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation. Steel - American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or - Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: ASNT Level II Facilities Relevant certification for the services or project requirements (e.g. Registered Roofing Obs
How this job compares
Set against the 1,929 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$67–97K/yr435 salary ranges
- Ohio median$37–65/hr53 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 112 open Engineering Technician jobs in Ohio and 1,929 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Amazon32 open
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- Terracon Consultants, Inc. (this employer)9 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,479 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 739 of the 1,929 open Engineering Technician jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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