Construction Material Testing Tech-Arlington, Washington

Job Description

Job Description

Certerra is a nationally recognized provider of engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services supporting innovation, quality assurance, and resilient infrastructure. With over 1,800 professionals nationwide, we combine technical expertise with practical field knowledge to ensure the communities we serve are built to last.

We have opened a new lab/office in Arlington, WA to serve our continually expanding projects in the area and are seeking Materials Testing Technicians.

If you’re looking for a company that invests in your career growth, and gives you consistent, long-term work on a variety of technically challenging projects, we want to talk to you.

Duties:

Perform inspection and testing on Federal, Commercial, and Infrastructure new-construction projects in the Arlington, WA Region, supporting safe, code-compliant, and high-quality project delivery. This role requires sound technical judgment, the ability to interpret construction documents, and clear communication with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.

• Conduct required field testing and inspections within your certification scope
• Perform field tests in accordance with applicable ASTM or AASHTO test methods
• General working knowledge of current codes including IBC, ACI, AICS, ASTM, AASHTO
• Familiarity with USACE and/or NAVFAC specifications preferred
• Prepare accurate and detailed reports daily
• Communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, and internal staff
• Maintain relevant certifications, and continue to earn new credentials in alignment with career goals
• Always maintain safe work practices
• Participating in continuing education and professional development

Compensation within stated range determined by your experience and certifications

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and able to meet background and identity verification requirements for Federal site access

Certifications/Licenses:

Materials Testing Technicians required to have one or more of the following categories

• ACI Field Tech Grade I
• NICET-Construction Material Testing/Soils Level 1 & 2
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT)

Candidates are not required to hold all listed certifications. Certerra enthusiastically supports new certifications and ongoing professional development for motivated team members.

Puget Sound, Marysville, Smokey Point, Stimson Crossing, Sisco Heights, Bryant, Silvana, Washington, WA

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.