Materials Testing Engineer

Description

• Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field and lab personnel performing materials sampling and testing.
• Analyze material properties and performance characteristics to support engineering recommendations and construction quality assurance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to resolve non-conformities, troubleshoot issues, and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and summaries of testing data for internal teams and external clients.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and cost estimating for materials testing components of projects.
• Routine handling of chemicals, biological samples, and lab equipment, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols.
• Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
• Assist in maintaining lab accreditations and ensuring adherence to quality control and safety standards.
• Stay up to date with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in materials testing.
• Review and interpret laboratory and field test data to verify material compliance with specifications and design parameters.
• Plan and oversee materials testing programs for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and project-specific standards.

Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms for sampling, operating tools/instruments, data entry, and testing procedures.
• Experience with lab and field-testing procedures for concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Regular exposure to moderate to loud noise levels from laboratory equipment, ventilation systems, and instrumentation.
• Possible exposure to chemical odors, dust, or temperature fluctuations within the lab environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in office, lab, and field environments.
• Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection.
• 2+ years of experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, or quality control.
• This position requires occasional travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a laboratory and field work setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Working knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT testing methods and standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance