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Tolunay-Wong Engineers

Tests ground conditions and construction materials

Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Cedar Creek, TX, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • No prior experience is necessary; the company provides full-paid training toward ACI, NICET, and state Department of Transportation certifications.
  • Reliable transportation is required; a truck is preferred, and a vehicle incentive program is available.
  • Effective verbal and written communication is required.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors, early mornings, irregular hours, and weekends as job demands require.
  • Must be able to walk and stand on uneven or irregular surfaces for periods of time.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must pass a drug test, background check, and fit-for-duty test.
  • Must be physically capable of lifting 10 to 60 pounds and transporting materials up to 200 pounds in a wheelbarrow, cart, or dolly.
  • Must safely operate a company or personal vehicle and perform duties safely on client sites.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with sampling or testing soils, concrete, asphalt, and other materials as directed.
  • Support field and laboratory personnel as needed to complete tasks.
  • Transport equipment, specimens, or documents to field personnel, the laboratory, clients, or other offices, and provide physical assistance with equipment setup.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Assist other technicians or professional staff with routine tasks.
  • Learn testing and inspection of construction materials in the field and laboratory by shadowing experienced technicians, then work independently.
  • Write clear, accurate field reports.
  • Communicate daily with dispatch and site contacts.
  • Retain training information to become a self-sufficient employee and continue professional growth.
  • Support quality policies and procedures and maintain the quality of work on each task.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures and participate in near-miss and safety audit programs to encourage improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • A truck is preferred for reliable transportation.
  • The role is a good fit for recent college graduates in construction management, civil engineering, geology, or similar fields, as well as military veterans seeking hands-on technical work or mechanically inclined candidates.

About the company

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Tolunay-Wong Engineers

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Tolunay-Wong Engineers evaluates ground conditions and construction materials for developers, contractors and infrastructure owners planning buildings and other civil projects. Its engineers turn subsurface exploration and laboratory results into recommendations for foundations and site development. The firm earns fees for engineering advice, field investigations and materials inspections, with environmental consulting covering natural resources, regulatory analysis and hazardous materials management. Its testing teams examine soil, concrete, aggregates and asphalt to check construction quality against project requirements. Founded in 1993, Tolunay-Wong Engineers is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Certification raises reward Houston full-time materials testers at TWE: obtaining credentials earns pay increases.
  • Fort Worth laboratory jobs include leave: full-time TWE technicians receive 120 paid leave hours annually.
  • TWE's full-time Houston/Beaumont cone-testing operators qualify for up to 4% retirement matching after 180 days.

What critics are saying

  • Personal transport is required: Houston materials technicians at TWE need reliable vehicles and schedules including overtime.
  • Travel shapes TWE cone-testing work: Houston and Beaumont operator positions require frequent trips and heavy lifting.
  • Sponsorship limits access: TWE's Megaprojects engineer opening is full-time and excludes future sponsorship and student work-authorization assistance.

What makes Tolunay-Wong Engineers unique

  • TWE reaches offshore foundations: its marine team mobilizes lift boats and a geotechnical drilling fleet.
  • TWE tests driven piles dynamically: analyzer and wave modeling evaluate load capacity and integrity.
  • TWE's Megaprojects group names SpaceX and Samsung among its 2026 clients.

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