Description
WSP's Engineered Construction team is growing and has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing Technician in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will perform field inspections and observations for commercial, industrial, and transportation-related construction projects.
Responsibilities:
- Perform testing on general building sites and facilities
- Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with project requirements
- Perform sampling and testing of concrete according to ASTM and project specifications and ACI Concrete Standards
- Prepare and submit written field reports summarising daily activities, observations, density calculations, and results
- Test and work in accordance with Company safety policies
- Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
- Interact with client representatives, such as supervisors, foremen, project managers, and engineers, at project sites
- Perform analysis or calculations to check the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of testing data
Requirements:
- 0-2 years of construction materials testing experience, preferably on commercial or industrial construction projects with an emphasis on concrete testing and inspections
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Good driving history
- Reliability to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
- Ability to prepare reports and documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Excel
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
- Pass a physical, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent graduate with Associates or BS in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management
- ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)
- Fluency in Spanish, Japanese, or Korean
- Working towards BS in the above or BS in Civil Engineering
- IBC Commercial Building Inspector Certification
- ICC Soils Certification
Physical Demands:
- Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
- Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
- Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold