Construction Materials Engineering Technician Job Augusta area,Georgia USA,Quality Assurance

Construction Materials Engineering Technicians

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This isn't a desk job. Your workplace is a construction site. You'll spend your days outside, working around active construction. Are you interested in learning how you can grow or take your career to the next level with a leading civil engineering and consulting team where you'll test concrete, soils, and asphalt to help build safe, long‑lasting construction projects?
Join our Augusta, Georgia Construction Services team as a Construction Materials Engineering Technician.

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands‑on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution & automatic enrollment, no matter your role
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Mentorship & Career Development Programs
Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program
Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
$2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

Your Role:
Hands‑On, Impactful, and Fast‑Paced

As a Construction Materials Engineering Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring construction projects, from local eateries to major sports venues, are built with quality and safety at the forefront. Whether you're new to the field or bring years of expertise, you'll receive hands‑on training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance. Seasoned professionals can take on leadership roles, guiding projects and mentoring colleagues.

What You'll Do:

Field & Lab Testing: Performing field and laboratory testing on construction materials like concrete, asphalt, soil, and aggregates.
Sample Collection & Prep: Collecting and preparing samples for analysis.
Data Interpretation & Reporting: Interpreting test results and preparing detailed reports.
Team Collaboration & Compliance: Working closely with engineers, contractors, and project managers to ensure all work meets specifications and safety guidelines.

What We Are Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred for advanced levels
- Associate Technician/Technician I: 0-2 years relevant experience
- Technician II: 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent with an associate degree
- Technician II: 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent with an associate degree
- Technician III: 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent with an associate degree
- Technician IV: 5+ years of relevant experience; prior leadership or mentoring experience is a plus
Active Industry certifications such as:
American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I, strongly preferred;
Strength Testing Technician;
Laboratory Technician and/or International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector, Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic math proficiency, including understanding of measurements and units of weight
The understanding of a fluctuating schedule and interest in occasional travel

Compensation and technician level will be…