Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

Join Terracon as a Traveling Construction Materials Technician II. The role involves 100% travel throughout the Southeast division, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and coastal Georgia, working on high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, and wind farms.

• Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, steel).
• Communicate results with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, and contractors.
• Transport material samples with documentation to laboratory for testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
• Adhere to strict safety standards and perform pre‑task planning.

• Perform testing, observation, and inspection following training and procedures.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Verify data accuracy before submission to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Assist higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Operate a vehicle such as a Ford F‑150 or equivalent.
• Follow safety rules and practices; report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of materials testing experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• ACI certification in one or more of the following:
  Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils) or Geotechnical.
  • NICET Level II in Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist categories.
  • ICC certification in Reinforced Concrete, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post‑Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI).
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II in Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing.
• Other national, regional, state, and local materials‑related certifications with experience and written examination will also be considered.

This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" role. Remote employees do not have a designated office workspace and typically work from home or another location.

National standard salary range: $19.50–$27.50 per hour. Final compensation may be adjusted based on location and individual qualifications.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multi‑discipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 employees focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from over 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.