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Materials Testing Engineering Technician (CMT)

ESP Associates, Inc.
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2027

 ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Engineering Technician (CMT) to perform field testing of construction related materials including but not limited to soils, concrete, grout/masonry, and asphalt.





Responsibilities:



  • Perform routine field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards

  • Review and understand project related drawings and specifications

  • Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team

  • Report test results through ESP’s field data collection software




 Qualifications:



  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Willingness to work in varying weather conditions

  • Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.  


Preferred:



  • One or more years of experience in construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials

  • ACI Field Grade I Certification 


Corporate Information:


ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.


Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.


ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:   



  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses

  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 

  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays

  • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)

  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 

  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Pet Insurance

  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities

  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan

  • Referral Bonuses

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