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Overview

The Engineering Technician III position involves performing field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials. The role requires effective communication with project stakeholders and adherence to safety standards while maintaining quality in project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
  • Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representatives, and contractors regarding project requirements.
  • Transport material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
  • Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
  • Assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
  • Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed.
  • Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
  • Perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication to the Project Manager.
  • Train lower level technicians and lead activities of other engineering technicians.
  • Maintain equipment and calibration.
  • Follow safety rules and practices and report any safety issues to management.
  • Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
  • Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Certifications in two or more specified areas are preferred.
  • ACI certification in specified areas is required.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required.
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$39/hr across 92 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 214 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 121 different employers. 83 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 501 other active welding openings from 237 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (33), EZARC (22), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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