# Construction Materials Testing Technician III

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Atlanta, GA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP's Engineered Construction team is growing, and we have opportunities for Construction Materials Testing Technicians in Atlanta, GA, to perform field inspections and observations for commercial, industrial, and transportation-related construction projects.

**Your Impact**

- Perform testing on general building sites and facilities

- Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with project requirements

- Perform Erosion Control (NPDES) Inspections

- Perform sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications

- Perform sampling and testing of Masonry & Grout in accordance with ASTM and project specifications

- Perform soil density testing using both nuclear gauge and sand cone in accordance with ASTM and project specifications on site at commercial construction projects

- Perform Foundation inspections for various shallow foundations in accordance with testing standards and project specifications

- Perform reinforced concrete inspections in accordance with ICC Special Inspections standards

- Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results

- Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, perform footing inspections with dynamic cone penetrometer, and inspect rebar

- Test and work in accordance with Company safety policies

- Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications

- Interact with client representatives (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites

- Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of testing data

**Who You Are** **Required Qualifications**

- 5+ years of Construction Materials Testing experience, either on commercial/industrial construction projects with an emphasis on Soils and concrete

- ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)

- NPDES Red Card

- ICC Soils or Equivalent

- ICC Reinforced Concrete or Equivalent

- ICC Masonry or Equivalent

- Troxler or equivalent certification

- Ability to evaluate soil subgrade prior to placement of fill and perform standard soil Proctor and moisture checks

- Ability to read and understand site grading drawings

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Valid Driver's License

- Good driving History

- Reliability – must be able 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

- Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Recent graduate with Associates or BS in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management

- Fluent in Spanish, Japanese, or Korean

- Working towards BS in the above or BS in Civil Engineering

- ICC Fire, ICC Bolting, ICC Steel

- Pre &/or Post-Tensioned Concrete Certification

- IBC Commercial Building Inspector Certification

**Physical Demands**

- Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work

- Ability to stoop, kneel and to 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

## Skills

### Required
- ACI Field Level I certification
- NPDES Red Card
- ICC Soils
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Masonry
- Troxler
- Soil testing
- Concrete testing
- Masonry testing
- Grout testing
- Erosion Control Inspections
- Foundation inspections
- Reinforced concrete inspections
- Dynamic cone penetrometer
- Excel
- Valid Driver's License
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Korean

### Nice to have
- Associates or BS in Civil Engineering Technology
- BS in Civil Engineering
- ICC Fire
- ICC Bolting
- ICC Steel
- Pre &/or Post-Tensioned Concrete Certification
- IBC Commercial Building Inspector Certification

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