Senior Materials Testing Inspection Specialist

Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Specialist
Location: Eureka, CA
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Tem Positions is pleased to partner with a well-established civil engineering and surveying firm in Eureka, CA, to identify a Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Specialist. This is a permanent opportunity with a stable, family‑friendly organization offering long‑term growth and advancement.

The ideal candidate will perform, document, and report laboratory and field construction materials testing for soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. This role requires hands‑on experience with specialized testing equipment and strict adherence to established procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency. The Senior Technician will also support and mentor junior staff while continuing to grow professionally through additional training and certification opportunities.

• Hourly pay range: $25.00–$35.00
  , based on experience
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Shareholder opportunities
• Opportunity to live and work in California’s beautiful coastal redwood region

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of experience performing special inspections on one or more construction materials (soils, masonry, concrete, structural steel, etc.)
• Minimum age of 21
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

• ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1
• ACI Concrete Aggregate Testing Technician
• At least one ICC certification
  , such as:
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Structural Masonry
  • Structural Steel/Welding
• At least one additional certification
  , such as:
  • ICC Structural Masonry
  • ICC Prestressed Concrete
  • ICC Certified Commercial Building Inspector
  • DSA Masonry Special Inspector
  • DSA Shotcrete Special Inspector

• Inspection experience related to roadway and infrastructure projects, including compaction, gradation, asphalt paving, concrete, reinforcement methods, drainage structures, riprap placement, and subgrade stabilization
• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices
• Proficiency across a wide range of construction inspection services

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.