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Terracon

Traveling Construction Materials Testing – Engineering Technician III

Terracon

Construction materials technician testing infrastructure, commercial, and wind-farm projects for Terracon, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm. Traveling nationwide within Terracon’s North Central division while documenting results and maintaining project safety and quality.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Oklahoma, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing testing, observation, and inspection while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. Proficient in data analysis and effective communication with project management and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
ACI Certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IRadiation Safety CertificationNuclear Density Gauge Operation CertificationMicrosoft Word ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills
TestingObservationInspectionData AnalysisDocumentationEquipment MaintenanceCalibration
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam AssistanceProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Laptop ComputerFord F-150
Certifications & Qualifications
ACI Certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IRadiation Safety CertificationNuclear Density Gauge Operation CertificationNICET Level IIICC CertificationAWS CAWI CertificationASNT Level II Certification
Industry Keywords
Safety RulesQuality StandardsProject Safety RequirementsPre-Task PlanningTravel Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform testing, observation, and inspection according to training and specified procedures
  • Document findings and results clearly
  • Perform basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communication and submission to the Project Manager
  • Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed
  • Assist higher-level technicians with complex tasks
  • Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration
  • Drive a Ford F-150 or equivalent vehicle
  • Follow safety rules, project safety requirements, and pre-task planning procedures
  • Report safety issues or concerns to management
  • Maintain quality standards on all projects
  • Travel 100% of the time on transportation, commercial building, wind farm, and other projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent training and related experience
  • Experience using laptop computers, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
  • Required ACI certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • Certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
  • Ability to travel 100% of the time within the North Central division, including Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
  • Preferred certifications may include NICET Level II, ICC, AWS CAWI, ASNT Level II, and other materials-related certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Per Diem allowance to assist with travel costs
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Professional development support through covered certification costs
  • Opportunity to progress to higher-level positions
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • Various bonus programs
  • Employee ownership