Summer - Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician

Overview

Summer 2026 - Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician (May–August 2026; may extend to a Co-Op position through Fall 2026 if desired).

As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve construction-related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities, including transportation projects (roadways, bridges, airports), large commercial developments, power generation and transmission (e.g., wind farms and solar farms), healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more.

By using Terracon’s technology you will provide high-quality, high-speed documentation of your results/observations to clients and industry partners, helping address deviations quickly and saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt, as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve durability, safety, and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
• Communicate with the project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative, and others regarding site requirements and testing, observation, and inspection results.
• Transport material samples with identifying documentation to the laboratory for testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. Adhere to safety standards.
• Participate in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Follow safety rules and practices and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 7,000 professionals across 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.

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Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering