Entry-Level Construction Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Entry-Level Construction Technician - Construction Materials Testing - Fairfax, Virginia

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Construction Technician to join our Professional Services Industries Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in Fairfax, Virginia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Engineering Technician role performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.


* Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting.


* Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams.


* Uses specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks.


* Makes detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results.


* Maintains detailed documentation an...