Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering to join our Acton, Massachusetts team, working on projects across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Maine with potential for work on project sites across the United States. The Technician will assist with sample collection of diverse materials including, but not limited to, soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests; compile construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring data related to development, waste containment, and environmental remediation construction projects, provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities to senior level project personnel; and provide additional field and office support to geologists and engineers for a diverse private and public sector client base. The role requires the ability to comprehend construction plans and specifications and a willingness to perform extensive fieldwork and travel for extensive periods of time, including overnights, weekends, and holidays; and a strong willingness to work outdoors with interest in building a career in the environmental consulting field.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical, and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, and other materials primarily associated with landfill, waste containment system and/or earthwork construction;
• Perform in-place moisture-density results to verify project compaction requirements are met;
• Oversee drilling, logging of borings, and instrumentation installation;
• Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant construction and contract documents (e.g. technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.);
• Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on construction sites;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• Install and maintain geotechnical monitoring instrumentation including collecting and interpreting data with senior engineers;
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures; and
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, radiation safety (for a portable soil moisture/density gauge), first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring that will be paid for by Geosyntec. We also offer professional and technical development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our staff to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 100%
• Overnight travel: Up to 100%

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 6 years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, Technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines. (required) 
• Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
• Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
• Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and use of algebra. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50 to 100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls.
• Ability to spend the workday standing and walking across construction sites when needed. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. (required)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing (e.g., emails) with peers, subcontractors, supervisors, and clients to report findings, convey ideas and explain observations. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)