Construction Materials Testing Technician
Posted 24 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Construction Materials Testing Technician III”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- III
- Management level
- Individual contributor
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Concrete TestingConstruction Materials TestingSoils Testing
Useful technologies
ASTMExcelNPDESTroxler
Required qualifications
CertificationsACI Field Level I certification
Preferred qualifications
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
This Opportunity
WSP’s Engineered Construction team is growing, and we have opportunities for Construction Materials Testing Technicians in Atlanta, GA to perform field inspections and observations for commercial, industrial, and transportation related construction projects. We are seeking experienced construction engineering inspectors ICC, ACI and other certifications.
Your Impact
- Perform testing on general building sites and facilities
- Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with projects requirements
- Perform Erosion Control (NPDES) Inspections
- Perform sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications
- Perform sampling and testing of Masonry & Grout in accordance with ASTM and project specifications
- Perform soil density testing using both nuclear gauge and sand cone in accordance with ASTM and project specifications on site at commercial construction projects
- Perform Foundation inspections for various shallow foundations in accordance with testing standards and project specifications
- Perform reinforced concrete inspections in accordance with ICC Special Inspections standards
- Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results
- Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, perform footing inspections with dynamic cone penetrometer, and inspect rebar
- Test and work in accordance with Company safety policies
- Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
- Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
- Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years Construction Materials Testing experience either on commercial/industrial construction projects with emphasis on Soils and concrete.
- ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)
- NPDES Red Card
- ICC Soils or Equivalent
- ICC Reinforced Concrete or Equivalent
- ICC Masonry or Equivalent
- Troxler or equivalent certification
- Ability to evaluate soil subgrade prior to placement of fill and perform standard soil Proctor and moisture checks
- Ability to read and understand site grading drawings