Engineering Field Technician

Job overview

The Engineering Field Technician role is onsite in Hickory, NC, with pay starting at $19.50 per hour. Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing supports construction quality and compliance on active job sites. The technician tests and inspects construction materials, records results, and communicates with contractors, project managers, engineers, and company staff. Accurate field and laboratory documentation helps support safe, compliant, high-quality construction work.

What you'll do

• Perform field testing, sampling, observations, and inspections of construction materials
• conduct testing on concrete, soils, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, structural steel, and fireproofing
• complete calculations and test-data reduction
• prepare field and laboratory documentation
• communicate with project stakeholders
• support safe construction practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hickory nc

catawba valley engineering & testing

engineering field technician

construction materials testing

field testing

inspections

concrete

soils

asphalt

quality assurance

$19.50/hour

company vehicle

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• company car
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid time off
• free uniforms
• training and development
• certification incentives
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; candidates with a civil engineering degree or Engineer Intern status are also encouraged to apply. Variable hours and overtime may be needed.

About the employer

CATAWBA VALLEY ENGINEERING AND TEST is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.