Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician 1 performs basic tests for construction materials including soils, concrete and asphalt. Based on results of testing, the technician determines conformance/nonconformance of materials and provides results of tests and observations to on-site personnel. The technician provides written documentation of testing activities to supervisors for project records. The technician becomes proficient in performance of the basic tests and learns to interpret project documentation including plans, specifications and change documents (RFI, ASI, etc.). Qualifications Abilities and Skills: • Must interact well with others in a labor-intensive setting. • Must be able to communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats. • Must read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, policy and procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions. • Must perform basic mathematical operations in English and metric units of measure. • Must be able to compute rate, ratio, volume and percent, and to interpret simple graphs. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to perform physical labor (i.e. lifting up to 75 pounds). • Must be able to traverse variable terrain on foot • Must be able to operate motor vehicles (typically full size pickup trucks) • Will perform duties in variable environments and weather conditions/temperatures • May be required to climb stairs/ladders during performance Education/Experience: Minimum standard of high school diploma / GED is required for this position. Some experience in the construction industry or some post secondary education in Engineering, Surveying or Engineering Technology is desirable. Certifications: • Valid Driver's License • US Citizen or legally authorized to work in the USA • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification (desirable) • Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge Qualified (desirable)