Experienced Soils Laboratory Technician (Geotechnical/CMT)

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Laboratory Technician (Geotechnical & CMT) - Earth Engineering - NW Houston

Already working in a geotechnical laboratory? Looking for a smaller team where your work is recognized? Earth Engineering is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to perform ASTM soil testing and support our geotechnical engineering department.

Candidates with prior geotechnical laboratory experience will receive first consideration.

• Perform ASTM geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Classify soil samples (USCS).
• Perform moisture content, density, and Atterberg Limits testing.
• Conduct sieve analyses and sample preparation.
• Extrude Shelby tubes and prepare specimens for testing.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and housekeeping.
• Work directly with geotechnical engineers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow ASTM procedures accurately.

This position offers opportunities to learn field testing, construction materials testing, and geotechnical engineering procedures. Employees who demonstrate initiative and reliability will have opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement within the company.

• 2+ years of geotechnical laboratory experience.
• Experience performing ASTM soil testing.
• Experience with Shelby tube extrusion and sample preparation.
• ACI, NICET, or other industry certifications are a plus.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Fortune 500 Health insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits.
• Small team with direct access to engineers.
• Opportunity for advancement as the company grows to all sectors.

This is a laboratory-based position. Most work is performed indoors in our brand-new air-conditioned geotechnical laboratory.