Engineering Technician - Material Tester

Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Technician is responsible for material testing including Aggregate, Soil, Asphalt, Non-destructive Testing (NDT), Concrete, Concrete Density, and Steel. The role involves visiting multiple job sites throughout central Iowa, interacting with contractors and project owners, and collecting samples for testing. The technician ensures compliance with shop drawings and maintains logs for concrete and soil testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct material testing for Aggregate, Soil, Asphalt, NDT, Concrete, Concrete Density, and Steel.

Visit multiple job sites daily across central Iowa.

Interact with contractors and project owners.

Collect and test samples of soil and concrete.

Inspect reinforcing steel for compliance with shop drawings.

Log and track results from testing equipment for concrete and soil.

Essential Skills

Experience in soil, concrete, and materials testing.

Knowledge of construction, aggregate, asphalt, and NDT.

Understanding of environmental and civil engineering principles.

2+ years of construction testing experience in Earth, Dirt Work, Concrete, Steel, or related materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

The position requires working 40-60 hours per week, sometimes 6 days a week, with variable start times between 7 am and 8 am. Occasionally, overnight stays might be required, up to 10 nights per year. The work is primarily field-based, with a supportive family-run company culture. Employees can expect a flexible schedule, opportunities for overtime, and company vehicles for site travel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 / hr.

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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in DES MOINES,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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