Quality Control Technician 3

American Engineering Testing Inc • Permanent • Remote (Minnesota, United States) • $28 - $34 / * • 20h ago

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for laboratory and field testing of materials primarily focusing on asphalt mixes and aggregates. This role is critical to the successful execution of the Airfield Projects and involves frequent travel to job sites across the Pacific and continental U.S and any other location as business dictates. The position requires experience in laboratory procedures, equipment calibration, data integrity, and field test coordination. This individual serves as a key technical contributor within a high-stakes, federally governed infrastructure project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform asphalt laboratory testing including extraction, gradation, compaction, and performance assessments in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or USACE procedures.

Coordinate daily with project engineers and other technical staff to ensure accurate scheduling, execution, and documentation of test results.

Operate and maintain laboratory and field testing equipment.

Produce accurate, legible, and timely testing documentation that supports client reporting and project requirements.

Contribute to troubleshooting, quality assurance, and process improvement for large-scale material testing programs.

Represent AET with professionalism and technical integrity while embedded on federal or client job sites.

Travel frequently and maintain readiness for long-duration field assignments in remote or high-security locations.

Adhere to all federal, site-specific, and AET safety protocols with a zero-tolerance approach to noncompliance.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may informally guide or mentor junior technicians on specific assignments but does not include formal supervisory authority.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of direct asphalt laboratory or field testing experience. Or High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of progressive asphalt laboratory or field testing experience.
Must be eligible to work in high-security environments (e.g., military bases) and pass background screening.
Valid drivers license with clean driving record and ability to travel extensively.

Ability to work extended shifts, including nights and weekends, in remote field environments.

Preferred Skills

Airfield Asphalt Lab Techcnician Certification from NCAT
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level I and/or Level II
FAA or Department of Defense project experience.
Strong familiarity with MS-2 Asphalt Institute Asphalt Mix Design Methods/FAA P-401/P-403 mix designs and testing protocols.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote locations with minimal supervision.
Experience collaborating with diverse project teams across geographic regions.

Pay Transparency

At AET, we value transparencyfrom expectations to compensation. This Field Technician role offers a base hourly wage of $28.00 to $34.00, based on skill set and experience. With guaranteed overtime, bonuses, incentives, and travel per diems, total annual compensation can reach up to $146,000.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, ESOP, 401(k) with match, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring technical field experience, are reliable and safety-focused, and work well in teams. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Join AET and be part of a company that values your contributions, supports your growth, and rewards your impact.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in both laboratory and field environments. The role includes working in temporary field labs, airport job sites, and secure federal locations with tight operational windows and strict compliance oversight.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of AET to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Compensation details: 28-34 Hourly Wage

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