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Engineering Technician I

Terracon
Dubuque, IA
Full-time

Job Description

Explore with us! Terracon is looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join their growing team in Dubuque, Iowa.

Construction Materials Testing Technicians perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.

Technicians communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results.

Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position within 1-2 years.

Safety is Terracon’s most important core value! Terracon provides a safe work environment for our employees and safe practices for our technicians to follow.

Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) is about care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day.

We will hold ourselves responsible not just for our own safety and wellbeing, but for that of everyone around us.

What Terracon has to offer you :

  • Competitive wage
  • Employee ownership
  • Support and encourage employees getting industry certifications
  • Monthly stipend for your smart phone
  • A career path to higher level tech / inspector role or project management role
  • In-house safety and skills training
  • Excellent benefits

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
  • Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
  • Document and prepare sample testing and observation data using a laptop or smartphone; submit findings accurately to a Project Manager.
  • May assist more senior inspectors on projects.
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Requirements :

  • Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or construction engineering technology preferred.
  • Construction experience preferred.
  • Current industry certifications for materials testing a plus, not required.
  • 30+ days ago
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