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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

Full-Time
$39.6k - $59.4k
Entry
Duluth, MN, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for the last three years.
  • Candidates must be able to lift 50–75 or more pounds.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Candidates should be able to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed.
  • New hires must complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.
Responsibilities
  • Perform field density tests of soils.
  • Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and strength.
  • Prepare daily reports.
  • Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed.
  • Perform routine sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt, and assist with more complex tasks as required.
  • Complete technical training and industry certification examinations and demonstrate ability to earn certifications.
Desired Qualifications
  • Related work experience in materials testing or construction is a plus.

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