Co-Op, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.•Boston, MA

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Co-Op to serve as a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician, assisting office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This is a full-time role for 4-6 consecutive months, beginning Winter 2027, with a flexible start date depending on the school's co-op program. This position offers hands-on field experience and the opportunity to be a valuable contributor to project teams. The role is based in the Boston, MA office.

Requirements

Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
Candidate should be enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
Ability to work for 4 or more consecutive months on a full-time basis.
This position will require travel to job sites within the Greater Boston area and working outside of the office 90% of the time.
The position will include field sampling, lifting and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction/industrial sites, working in the elements (following our Health & Safety guidelines), and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE).
Schedule includes early mornings, depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging construction projects.
Field activities may include construction observation, sampling of soil or groundwater, in-situ density testing, and observation of earthwork and foundation construction activities.
Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group.
Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects.
Communicate with the project team and prepare field reports.
Review design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical/environmental reports.
Assist with evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data.
Assist with collection of instrumentation data.