Mid-Level Construction Materials Technician

This Opportunity

WSP has a career opportunity for a Mid-Level Construction Materials Technician to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. Do you enjoy working outdoors in the construction industry? We have opportunities to grow and enhance your career. Are you looking to work with an established engineering firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply to join our team of friendly, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

Will work as a valued member of our team and conduct tests and investigations in the field or laboratory to obtain data used by engineering and technical personnel in determining physical properties of construction materials

Demonstrate integrity in all testing and reporting activities ensuring accuracy, transparency and accountability in results

Perform field and laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures, processes and standards

Collect soil, asphalt and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary report

Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports and / or technical drawings

Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment

Maintain results log

Enter data and use spreadsheet computer programs

Confer with Engineers and Scientific staff on test and design efforts

Set up, maintain and calibrate equipment

May require some lifting and carrying

Field assignments may require travel and / or work to be performed on site under a variety of environmental and climatic conditions for extended periods of time. Approximately 15% overnight travel. Who You Are

Required Qualifications

3 years + Construction Materials Testing experience

Valid Driver's License

Able to use laboratory test equipment in an effective and safe manner

Able to understand procedure manuals and can execute work orders

Able to prepare reports and documentation

Able to follow directions and have attention to detail

May require the ability to lift and carry soil, asphalt and concrete samples and use a wheelbarrow

Able to work independently

This position requires the successful candidate to utilize a WSP Fleet Vehicle(s) in the performance of their duties. Candidates must be eligible for coverage under WSP's fleet policy, which requires drivers to be at least 21 years old.

Must pass background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy Preferred Qualifications

Maintain required ACI and ATTI certifications to perform appropriate inspections

ACI Certification

ATTI Certification

Soil or asphalt nuclear density testing experience

Knowledge and understanding of materials testing and a project focus

Understanding of applicable ASTM, AASHTO and ADOT Standard

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.