Entry Level Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Technician

Job Description

Entry Level Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Technician | Kleinfelder

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Kleinfelder, located in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on construction materials engineering and testing. Kleinfelder builds and maintains America’s infrastructure and supply chain through construction management, observation/inspection services, laboratory testing, and materials and forensic engineering. This role is vital for ensuring quality control and compliance on a wide range of construction projects, from buildings to bridges and roadways. The company is deeply committed to investing in its team members, providing comprehensive training and advancement opportunities, with no prior experience required.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Owings Mills, MD
• Pay: $14.55–$24.30 hourly
• Mission: Perform routine quality control test procedures on a wide range of commercial, industrial, public, and private construction projects.
• Tech Stack: MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), company provided laptop or iPad

What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluate documents: Read and understand applicable construction plans and specifications.
• Conduct field observations: Perform Field Observations and Materials Sampling/Testing during construction.
• Test materials: Perform testing on various construction materials including Soils, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, and Paving.
• Document findings: Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed and indicating compliance or non-compliance.
• Prepare samples: Cast Field Samples of Concrete, Masonry, and Grout for strength verification.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry Level position requiring a High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification in Nuclear Density Gage and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I or equivalent is required within the first 6 months, paid by Kleinfelder.
• Experience: No prior experience is required; must be authorized to work in the United States and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, able to pass a drug test.
• Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team, use a company provided laptop or iPad, and work with MS Office programs. Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up-to 50 pounds repetitively (or over 50 pounds using handling equipment), maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles, and work outside in variable weather.
• Bonus: Construction-related training or technical training and ACI or ICC certification are desired.