Lab Technician

Engeo

a year ago

Expired On03 Jul 2025

Entry Level

Onsite

Santa Clarita, California, United States

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    Job description & requirements

    Description

    ENGEO is a vibrant and growing company with a great opportunity to join our team in the Valencia materials testing laboratory. We are seeking an experienced Soil Lab Technician with 1 to 2 years of related work; we will consider an entry-level candidate. On-the-job training is available for the right candidate.

    Position Overview

    • Performs soil and concrete laboratory tests, such as compaction curves, moisture/density, gradation, triaxial, and some concrete compression testing.
    • Effectively communicates test results to office staff, field personnel, and clients.
    • Assists professional staff in supplying and maintaining field equipment.
    • Assists professional staff in materials storage and disposal.
    • Prepares lab documents.
    • Picks up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.

    Requirements

    Required Education:

    • High School Diploma

    Preferred Education/Experience

    • Some college or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter (Soil, Earth Sciences, Geology, or Civil Engineering)
    • 1-2 years’ experience working in a materials testing laboratory

    Candidate Criteria

    • Must have a good driving record and be drug-free
    • Be able to stand for long periods of time
    • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform intermittent strenuous activity
    • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook computer applications.
    • Willing to acquire and maintain laboratory certifications and be able to follow proper procedures
    • Able to perform accurate computations
    • Have clear and concise verbal/written communication and computer skills

    Skills

    • Proactive, problem solver
    • Proven track record of dependability, keen attention to detail, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
    • Must communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, subcontractors, city agents, and project managers - locally and in other regional offices- and internal support staff.
    • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment.
    • Can work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful if working alone in the lab.
    • Enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others for the success of the company.
    • Must have a good understanding of the construction industry.

    Benefit Highlights

    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • 401k and employer matching
    • 4 Medical plans to choose from
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Vacation, Holiday and Personal PTO
    • Vehicle allowance

    Who We Are

    ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you and drive business success

    What We Do

    Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.

    We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.

    NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO may not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do NOT send resumes to ENGEO employees. Please work through the Human Resources Department.

    Experience :

    Entry Level

    Job Domain/Function :

    Civil Engineering

    Job Type :

    Onsite

    Employment Type :

    Full-Time

    Number Of Position(s) :

    1

    Educational Qualifications :

    Students & Fresh Graduates

    Location :

    Santa Clarita, California, United States

    Engeo


    ENGEO Incorporated is an award-winning, employee-owned comprehensive provider of more than 400 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, GIS experts, environmental scientists, water-resources experts, field quality-control representatives, laboratory testing specialists, and supporting staff. Established in 1971, ENGEO is a global firm with offices throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.


    Our professionals are dedicated to delivering practical and constructible solutions based on advanced engineering. To achieve this, we prioritize a thorough understanding of our clients’ needs and goals, utilize state-of-the-art methodologies, and foster open and collaborative communication.


    ENGEO provides services on many iconic, high-visibility projects with complex challenges. We assist in every phase of projects, from due diligence for land acquisition and planning through entitlement, permitting, engineering design, construction-phase QA/QC, and project build-out.


    We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®, consistently ranked as a best place to work both nationally and regionally by our employees.


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