Full-Time
Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician
Posted on 8/18/2026
Building & Earth
Geotechnical engineering and testing
No salary listed
Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
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- No prior experience is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid driver's license and clean criminal history are required.
- The candidate should have an interest in construction and science.
- The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail in laboratory work.
- The candidate should have strong communication skills and collaborate effectively as a team member.
- Conduct tests on construction materials, including soil, concrete, and asphalt.
- Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyze data and assist in preparing comprehensive reports.
- Follow a safety-first approach for personal and team safety.
Building & Earth is a geotechnical engineering, construction-materials testing, and inspection firm. Engineers, geologists, technicians, drill crews, and inspectors support projects in the field and laboratory. It investigates sites, evaluates soil and foundations, tests construction materials, and performs special inspections and environmental services. The scope is Building & Earth Sciences and its technical service network. Roles include engineering, field testing, laboratory work, drilling, project management, safety, and administration. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.
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Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Building & Earth ranked on ENR Top 500 for three straight years through 2026.
- Its nineteenth wind project, Cimarron Bend, became its largest wind assignment to date.
- Recent promotions and hires, including Jeff Cowen and Filmore Woodbery, strengthen leadership depth.
What critics are saying
- Buc-ee's v. Building & Earth remained active in Texas through 2025, carrying liability overhang.
- Expansion into Aiken and Huntsville increases fixed costs before those branches fully mature.
- Wind and university projects concentrate revenue in cyclical, owner-driven capital spending windows.
What makes Building & Earth unique
- Building & Earth spans geotechnical consulting, materials testing, and special inspections across the Southeast.
- The firm won 2026 ACEC-AL awards for UAB Biomedical and Birmingham Vesta high-rise work.
- It keeps opening branches, including Augusta/Aiken, while building a larger Huntsville office.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours