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Soils Laboratory Technician

CompanyENGEO Incorporated
LocationSanta Clarita
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
About The Company
ENGEO Incorporated is an award-winning, employee-owned comprehensive provider of more than 400 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, GIS experts, environmental scientists, water-resources experts, field quality-control representatives, laboratory testing specialists, and supporting staff. Established in 1971, ENGEO is a global firm with offices throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia. Our professionals are dedicated to delivering practical and constructible solutions based on advanced engineering. To achieve this, we prioritize a thorough understanding of our clients’ needs and goals, utilize state-of-the-art methodologies, and foster open and collaborative communication. ENGEO provides services on many iconic, high-visibility projects with complex challenges. We assist in every phase of projects, from due diligence for land acquisition and planning through entitlement, permitting, engineering design, construction-phase QA/QC, and project build-out. We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®, consistently ranked as a best place to work both nationally and regionally by our employees.
About the Role

Description

Position Overview: ENGEO is a vibrant and growing company with a great opportunity to join our team in the Valencia materials testing laboratory. We are seeking an experienced Soil Lab Technician with 1 to 2 years of related work; we will consider an entry-level candidate. On-the-job training is available for the right candidate.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Performs soil and concrete laboratory tests, such as compaction curves, moisture/density, gradation, triaxial, and some concrete compression testing.
  • Effectively communicates test results to office staff, field personnel, and clients.
  • Assists professional staff in supplying and maintaining field equipment.
  • Assists professional staff in materials storage and disposal.
  • Prepares lab documents.
  • Picks up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.

Candidate Criteria:

  • Must have a good driving record and be drug free
  • Be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform intermittent strenuous activity
  • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook computer applications.
  • Willing to acquire and maintain laboratory certifications and be able to follow proper procedures
  • Able to perform accurate computations
  • Have clear and concise verbal/written communication and computer skills

Skills:

  • Proactive problem solver
  • Proven track record of dependability, keen attention to detail, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Must communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, subcontractors, city agents, and project managers - locally and in other regional offices- and internal support staff.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment.
  • Can work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful if working alone in the lab.
  • Enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others for the success of the company.
  • Must have a good understanding of the construction industry.

Requirements

Education:

  • High School Diploma

Preferred Education/Experience:

  • Some college or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter (Soil, Earth Sciences, Geology, or Civil Engineering)
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a materials testing laboratory
  • ACI Certifications are a plus

Benefit Highlights:

Our most important asset is our employees. The health and well-being of our employees and their families are our top priority. We provide a comprehensive benefit package for individuals and families, including:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Medical Leave
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Wellness Plan
  • Health Club Membership Reimbursement
  • Incentives for attaining professional registration

Who We Are

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you will receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.


What We Do

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, Guam, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.


Estimated hourly range: $22-$26 per hour


NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO may not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do NOT send resumes to ENGEO employees. Please work through the Human Resources Department.

Key Skills
Soil testingConcrete testingLaboratory documentationCompaction curvesMoisture/density testingGradation testingTriaxial testingConcrete compression testingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookData computationVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingConstruction industry knowledge
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringScience & ResearchEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership PlanVacationSick LeavePersonal LeaveMedical LeaveDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401(k) Retirement PlanRoth 401(k) Retirement PlanWellness PlanHealth Club Membership Reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician performs various soil and concrete laboratory tests and communicates results to staff and clients. They also assist with equipment maintenance, sample collection from project sites, and the preparation of laboratory documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $26
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
286
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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