Engineering Technician Specialist

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

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The Senior Field and Laboratory Technician will perform advanced field and laboratory testing for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), concrete, soils, and aggregates to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards. This role requires a highly experienced professional with 15+ years in the construction industry, particularly in HMA production and testing, and the ability to work independently while supporting District and Area Offices.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct material testing for HMA, concrete, soils, and aggregates in the field, laboratory, or plant.
• Review and adjust HMA Mix Designs and Job Mix Formulas (JMF) as requested by producers.
• Perform batching of blank and bulk samples for correction factors.
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT HMA specifications and support quality control and production oversight.
• Conduct aggregate property testing for HMA and Seal Coat Aggregates, including Tex-107, Tex-203, Tex-217, Tex-224, Tex-280, Tex-406, Tex-408, and Tex-460.
• Perform daily quality control and assurance sampling and testing to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Provide technical support to roadway personnel, addressing placement testing inquiries and performing tests such as Tex-244, Tex-246, Tex-251, and Tex-500.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure proper documentation of test results.
• Abide by all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on HMA, concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Proven ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of concrete, soils, base, and asphalt pavements.
• Experience in highway or building construction, with a history of working effectively with contractors and owners.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current TxAPA Level 1A & Level 2 Certification is required.

Technical requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other technical tools for material testing.
• Preferred certifications: TxAPA Level 1B, SB101, SB102, and ACI Field Grade 1.
• Must have or be able to quickly obtain certifications in Concrete, Hot Mix, Soils, and Base testing.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts, as well as "off hours" when needed.
• Flexibility to transition between field testing, inspection duties, and laboratory testing responsibilities as required.
• Availability to work up to 60 hours per week, as needed.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy