Technician 4 in St Paul, Minnesota at American Engineering Testing Inc

About Us

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

With a moderate amount of oversight and supervision, coordinate project testing services consistent with client’s needs by either performing or arranging qualified personnel to perform applicable services. Provide testing-related recommendations on construction projects, prepare associated reports, and manage project testing for assigned jobs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Field and Laboratory Work

• Perform field and laboratory testing services on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate technicians to complete field testing.
• Evaluate suitability or specifications compliance of observed/tested field laboratory conditions/results, along with providing recommendations, when needed.
• Evaluate job complexity and recognizes when more difficult judgments or situations are present such that engineering supervision/assistance should be provided.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee training of field personnel for assigned services.
• Implement the surveillance program as outlined in the ACS QAP.

Reporting

• Prepare formal reports of field and laboratory work.
• Prepare project documentation.
• Determine content of field and laboratory reports for specific projects, subject to review and supervision by a registered engineer.

Project Management

• Prepare project specific proposals.
• Maintain client, project team and in-house communication.
• Maintain project file and job status.
• Prepare invoices and pursue aged accounts.

Marketing

• Develop and maintain business contacts.
• Aid in company marketing functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervise field and laboratory procedures of project personnel. Assist in training and oversight of less experienced engineers and/or technicians.

Other Areas of Accountability

Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.

Maintain the quality of service and work product.

Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.

Duties frequently outdoors and away from main office/laboratory location.

Travel may be required.

Occasional night, weekend, or out of town work may be required.

Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.

Coordinate with other staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.

Perform additional tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year or college degree in a related field is preferred.

A minimum of ten years of previous experience.

Certification required in certain specialty areas.

Preferred Skills

Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.

Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.

Capable of the physical labor required, with personal protective equipment.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $32.00 – $42.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment  

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This position also may require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.   

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third Party Disclosure

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.