Structures Lab - Engineering Technician

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management/infrastructure service organization, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Structures Lab – Engineering Technician III. In this role, you will provide essential support to our Structures Team research scientists in building test specimens, conducting experiments, and assisting with various laboratory and field-testing activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in structural materials and design for bridges and similar structural related assets. This position is a 12-month position and is renewed each year as necessary pending renewal approval with VDOT. The role of this position will be to accomplish, on a routine basis, the following responsibilities: Education: - Conduct structural tests on various in-house load-testing machines according to established standards or in-house test procedures. - Operate fabrication equipment and tools. - Maintain and calibrate structural testing equipment and sensors. - Assist with the preparation of test specimens; Ensure adherence to quality control measures and accuracy. - Perform field-testing, sa...