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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Experienced Construction Materials Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$50k - $74k
Junior
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonOnsite materials testing at regional construction projects; willingness to travel is required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A strong safety focus and attention to detail are required.
  • Excellent plan-reading skills are required.
  • A demonstrated math and technical aptitude is required.
  • Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • State Department of Transportation certifications, International Code Council certifications, and/or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certifications are required or accepted.
  • At least 1 year of construction materials testing experience is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The ability to lift more than 75 pounds is required.
  • American Concrete Institute Concrete Field-Testing Certification is required.
  • Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
  • The ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl is required.
  • The position may involve working on uneven terrain, at varying heights, in confined spaces, or in supported trenches.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
  • Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature.
  • Perform field density tests of soils.
  • Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format.
  • Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed.
  • Assist with training and mentoring junior staff, as needed.
  • Travel as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • SB101 and SB102 certifications are preferred.
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Soils certification is preferred.
  • International Code Council Soils certification is preferred.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity