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Timmons Group · 3 days ago

Senior Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a 'Best Firm to Work For'. They are seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician to perform field materials testing and prepare reports, ensuring compliance with project specifications and providing recommendations based on site evaluations.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under the direction of senior engineering staff, performs field materials testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

Prepares detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results, observations and recommendations provided

Reviews project plans and specifications prior to construction to ensure knowledge of project details and requirements

Performs basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and prepares reports of results

Ensures field and laboratory testing equipment is in proper operating condition

Maintains all certifications as determined by senior engineering staff

Assists senior engineering personnel with conducting geotechnical investigations

Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and provides recommendations with input from senior engineering staff

Communicates with clients, contractors and senior engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues

Qualification

Field materials testingACI certificationVDOT certificationsLaboratory testingReport writingMathematical calculationsDocument interpretationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of related experience or training

Must have received training on the field equipment used to perform tests and the office equipment used to generate data, results and reports

Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Preferred

Current ACI certification for concrete is a plus, but not required

Current VDOT certifications for soils, concrete and asphalt pavement are a plus, but not required

Company

Timmons Group

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized for nearly twenty years.

Founded in 1953

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.timmons.com/

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