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Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Consulting, Planning, Architecture

Materials Testing Engineering Technician (CMT)

Charleston, SCOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • ASTM
  • ACI
  • AASHTO
  • DOT
  • field testing
  • construction materials
  • soils
  • concrete
  • grout
  • masonry

Nice to have

  • construction testing

Role summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Engineering Technician (CMT) to conduct field testing of construction materials like soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt. Responsibilities include performing tests according to ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and DOT standards, reviewing project drawings and specifications, communicating with project staff, and reporting results using field data collection software. A High School Diploma or GED and effective communication skills are required. Experience in construction testing and ACI Field Grade I Certification are preferred.

 ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Engineering Technician (CMT) to perform field testing of construction related materials including but not limited to soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
  • Review and understand project related drawings and specifications
  • Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team
  • Report test results through ESP’s field data collection software


 Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
  • Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred:

  • One or more years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials
  • ACI Field Grade I Certification 

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses
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