Construction Materials Testing Field/Laboratory Technician
Full Time
Hunt Valley, MD
Posted
Job description
Century Engineering, LLC, a Kleinfelder Company
is currently seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team based in our Hunt Valley, MD office!
Construction Materials Testing Technician will have the opportunity to work on geotechnical engineering projects as wells as construction materials testing and inspection projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in learning about the many aspects of the geotechnical and materials testing industry.
Kleinfelder offers:
- Competitive Wages.
- Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO).
- Certification, training, and professional development assistance.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Career advancement opportunities with one of the most respected firms in the industry.
Geotechnical Engineering:
The engineering specialist will be responsible for logging and oversight of test borings, test pits and infiltration testing, among other geotechnical field activities. The candidate will also be responsible for preparation of appendices (i.e., maps, location plans, boring/test pit logs and geotechnical report preparation.
Materials Testing and Inspection:
We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The field engineer will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor. Duties will include concrete sampling and testing, nuclear moisture density testing, reinforcing steel observations, and more complex observation and inspection duties.
Role and Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities include:
- Perform material testing in our soils and concrete materials testing laboratories.
- Perform borehole and test pit logging and prepare field logs.
- Perform observations and material testing to verify conformance to the construction plans and specifications.
- Submitting daily field reports and data reports summarizing daily activities.
- Coordinate and supervise drilling crews in the field.
Qualification Requirements
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Able to use a company provided laptop or iPad and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Construction-related training or technical training desirable
- Certifications in Concrete and Soil desirable
Preferred Skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Responsive attitude and approach to staff and client needs
- Timely decision-making skills
- Ability to read and review test procedures, standards, plans, and specifications.
- Managing and measuring work
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through
diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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