Construction Lab Technician
Construction Lab Technician
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26-04-2025
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Job Description
Overview:
UES Professional Solutions 29 Inc. (UES) formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering Laboratory & Testing Inc. has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Building Code Compliance Environmental Occupational Health & Safety and Building Envelope.
UES is a privately held rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering construction materials testing building code compliance threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S. UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial residential and education.
Experienced and proven UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients as well as publicprivate partnerships and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers geologists certified inspectors scientists and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence approaching each project with the knowledge that precision professionalism and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow its critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety Teamwork Responsiveness Integrity Value and Excellence.
Your role as a ConstructionLab Technician you will be responsible for providing assistance with various construction materials testing in the laboratory and collection of relevant test data on future or existing projects. We will provide onthejob training. With projects ranging from complex roadway construction to singlefamily residential communities you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to take your skills to the next level.
If youre reliable have a good work ethic and can cooperate with coworkers and clients respectfully this is the position for you. We seek hardworking and motivated candidates with work experience in construction civil engineering lab testing or related areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine laboratory tests on soil including compaction testing (proctors) gradations and Atterberg limit testing
- Test concrete cylinders grout prisms and mortar specimens for strength parameters
- Document accurate and detailed lab activity and report the findings to other technicians and supervisors
- Be able/willing to learn how to process Expansion Index / PVC soil samples regularly.
- Collect field soil samples and run DCP readings on the field in a regular basis.
- Communicate verbally and electronically with various lab/field personnel and colleagues
- Obtain and maintain industry certifications as required for work performed to meet regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Regularly exposed to warehouse conditions such as wet and/or humid environments extreme cold and/or heat dusty and noisy work environments.
- Lab work on construction materials involving longterm standing and perhaps repetitive motions.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close distant and peripheral vision depth vision and ability to focus) smell hear and touch (use your hands to reach climb or balance crouch stoop crawl kneel and sit).
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 50lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples) and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples).
Qualifications:
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent
- Required: Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer
- Preferred: Active WACEL ACI ICC and/or DOT certifications and/or willingness to obtain industry certifications
- Preferred: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Technology or relevant field of study
- Preferred: prior experience as field/engineering technician construction materials testing or related experience
- Ability to calculate results from construction materials test data
- Ability to accurately complete labtesting paperwork
- Ability to follow direction from others and complete tasks as assigned
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions detailed reports short correspondence and memos
- Ability to work well with others
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members from our drillers to administrative staff contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Code Compliance EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & Safety and Building Envelope we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 80 branches and nearly 4000 employees were looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES
We value the individual contributions of our employees and we show this through providing great benefits.Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
#GroundedInExcellence
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a DrugFree Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
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