The Engineering 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
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.
The company invests in its employees by supporting further education and certification.
The environment is casual, with a strong sense of camaraderie and humor, requiring a candidate with a tough skin.
Clients are primarily located in the Midwest, including IL, MN, and WI.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES MOINES, Iowa.
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:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in DES MOINES,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.