Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician II

The Engineering Technician II supports a major data center project with a primary focus on soils testing and certification during the initial phase. This role performs field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, gain hands-on experience, and advance professionally within a supportive, development-focused organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Conduct soils testing and certification activities during the initial phase of the data center project, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Document testing procedures, observations, and results clearly and accurately in both written and digital formats for daily transmittal to the Project Manager.
• Perform basic analysis of test data to verify accuracy and completeness before submitting results to the Project Manager.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and other project stakeholders regarding site conditions, project requirements, and testing and inspection results.
• Transport material samples to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and documentation for further testing and analysis.
• Assist higher-level technicians with complex testing, inspection, and observation tasks as directed.
• Maintain assigned equipment, including calibration, cleanliness, and readiness for use, and ensure vehicles and work areas remain clean and organized.
• Follow all safety rules, policies, and project-specific safety requirements, and perform pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management promptly.
• Assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites when needed to support project demands.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects by adhering to established procedures, documenting work accurately, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4–10 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
• Strong experience in soils testing, with the ability to perform and document soils-related field and laboratory procedures.
• Proficiency in using a laptop computer and working with Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry, reporting, and documentation.
• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I and/or Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
• Certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history.
• Ability to clearly document findings and results in both written and digital formats.
• Ability to perform basic analysis of test data to verify accuracy prior to submittal.
• Commitment to following safety rules, performing pre-task planning, and maintaining high quality standards on all projects.

Work Environment:

This role is based in Roanoke, Virginia and primarily supports a large data center project, with the initial phase focused on soils testing. The position involves a mix of field and laboratory work, including time on active construction sites and in materials testing laboratories. Technicians use laptops, Microsoft Word and Excel, nuclear density gauges, and other construction materials testing equipment, and are expected to maintain all equipment in clean, calibrated, and safe working condition. The organization promotes a strong safety-first culture, requiring adherence to strict safety standards, pre-task planning, and continuous attention to safe work practices. Employees benefit from a stable, employee-owned environment that emphasizes professional growth and development through structured training programs, mentorship, certification support, tuition reimbursement, and clear career paths into technical, project management, and leadership roles. The culture encourages employees to take on new challenges, expand their skills, and build long-term careers, supported by competitive benefits, employee ownership through an ESOP, 401(k) matching, and profit sharing. Dress and personal protective equipment expectations align with typical field and laboratory construction materials testing environments, emphasizing safety and professionalism on job sites and in the lab.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.