What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by a passion for shaping the communities we serve. Our team supports infrastructure and development projects by providing high‑quality materials testing and inspection services. We are seeking an entry-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician (T1) to join our growing team and support field operations on a wide variety of construction projects.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by a passion for shaping the communities we serve. Our team supports infrastructure and development projects by providing high‑quality materials testing and inspection services. We are seeking an entry-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician (T1) to join our growing team and support field operations on a wide variety of construction projects.
Your Impact
- Performing field testing of concrete, soils, and asphalt in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and project requirements
- Collecting, labeling, and transporting construction material samples for laboratory analysis
- Operating and maintaining field testing equipment, including slump cones, air meters, nuclear density gauges, and compactors
- Preparing accurate field documentation such as reports, data sheets, photographs, and sample logs
- Communicating test results and field observations clearly with project managers, contractors, and supervisors
- Following WSP safety policies, maintaining PPE, and working safely in active construction environments
- Supporting project teams with additional field assignments as needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift 60 pounds routinely (equipment, tools, samples)
- Ability to walk on uneven ground and stand for extended periods
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends and occasional night shifts
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
- NICET Level I in Soils, Asphalt, or Construction Materials Testing
- KYTC, ICC, or other state-specific technician certifications
- Nuclear gauge safety training
- OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or comparable safety training
- Coursework or a degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related fields
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.