Geotechnical Engineering Technician

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Technician for our Raleigh, North Carolina office. Field and laboratory engineering technicians will work closely with our laboratory manager and professional engineers to ensure buildings in the Triad are constructed safely. In-house training and statewide to national level certification will be provided and readily available.

This is a full-time position - Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Hourly rate depends on local market and results of candidate interview. Overtime is paid at time and a half for all hours worked over 40 hours in one week.

Some of the daily responsibilities you will be trained to do are as follows:

• Become trained and certified to perform field testing including temperature, slump, air and unit weight and strength testing for concrete, grout and mortar to ensure building materials meet the required specifications for construction.
• Become trained in a variety of American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for soils, concrete, mortar, grout, and fireproofing depending on the needs of each project.

Manage, sort, and test concrete and other construction material specimens delivered to our laboratory. You’ll be trained in the testing specifications and laboratory processing procedures for each test by the laboratory manager.

Operate in our engineering laboratory to prepare specimens for testing compressive strength testing for construction materials including concrete, grout, mortar and masonry.

Manage equipment maintenance and calibrations of laboratory and field equipment to ensure accuracy of testing results.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Construction Materials Testing (CMT) is a plus.
• Own reliable transportation, valid driver’s license; satisfactory driving record. You will drive to the project sites every day in your own vehicle (we reimburse you for mileage/tolls)
• Must have steel-toe or composite-toe boots
• Willingness to learn, a desire to grow in the engineering and testing industry, and a ethic of honesty and reliability
• Ability to safely use power tools and specialized equipment
• Physical capability to lift 50lbs or more on a regular basis
• Some weekend hours will be required to meet project needs
• An understanding of basic math and science