Materials Laboratory Technician (Geotechnical)

Job summary

The technician will perform comprehensive laboratory and field testing on soil, aggregates, and asphalt to ensure compliance with project specifications. They will also assist with geotechnical investigations, monitor engineered fill placement, and maintain testing equipment.

Job details

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Job description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Materials Lab Technician to join our growing CCIL-certified geotechnical laboratory in Concord. In this role, you will be instrumental in executing field and laboratory testing to support foundation design, construction projects, and site development evaluations. You will ensure that all subsurface materials and engineered fills meet stringent project specifications and regulatory requirements. Working closely with project engineers and field crews, you will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance, safety, and operational efficiency within the lab and out in the field. Role Accountabilities * Perform comprehensive laboratory testing on soil, aggregates, and asphalt, including sieve analysis and compaction, ensuring strict adherence to CCIL standards. * Conduct in-situ testing, soil sampling, and assist with borehole drilling operations during comprehensive geotechnical investigations. * Monitor the placement and compaction of engineered fill materials by conducting field density and moisture content tests. * Safely handle and operate nuclear density gauges for field compaction testing in strict compliance with radiation safety protocols. * Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot field and laboratory testing equipment to ensure accurate functionality and prevent operational delays. * Implement quality control processes, accurately document real-time test results, and prepare reliable data reports for project engineers and clients. Qualifications, Education, and Experience * Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field. * Experience: Proven hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, laboratory materials testing, and field operations monitoring. * Certifications: Active CCIL certification for Soil, Aggregate, and Asphalt is considered an asset. * Safety Credentials: Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification for the proper use and oversight of nuclear gauges is an asset. * Technical Skills: Proficiency with industry-specific software (such as gINT and Geo Software), AutoCAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word). * Professional Affiliations: Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or active membership with OACETT is a strong asset. * Core Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and effectively manage project schedules. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The salary range for this position is $71,280-$106,902. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. #LI-HS1 #LI-Hybrid

What you’ll do

The technician will perform comprehensive laboratory and field testing on soil, aggregates, and asphalt to ensure compliance with project specifications. They will also assist with geotechnical investigations, monitor engineered fill placement, and maintain testing equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field. Proven hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations and laboratory materials testing is required.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Geotechnical testing
• Soil analysis
• Aggregate testing
• Asphalt testing
• Nuclear density gauge operation
• Borehole drilling
• Quality control
• Data reporting
• gINT
• Geo Software
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Field density testing
• Moisture content testing
• Foundation design support
• Data Reporting
• Soil Sampling
• Foundation Design
• Operational Efficiency
• Quality Control Processes
• Curiosity
• Engineer in Training
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Laboratory Techniques
• Laboratory Testing
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Radiation Protection
• Sieve Analysis
• Soil Science
• Sustainable Design
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Materials Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians