Entry-Level Geotechnical Lab Technician

Colliers Engineering & Design•Totowa, NJ

2d•$16 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

TerraSense, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is looking for an entry-level full-time technician to work in our Geotechnical Laboratory as a Laboratory Technician testing soil/rock (geotechnical), concrete, aggregate and other construction materials to ASTM and AASHTO standards.

Requirements

Training and certifications will be provided.
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or Physics is preferred.
NJSAT, ACI, NICET certifications are preferred, but not required.
Work hours will be 8 hours between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM most business days.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

NJSAT, ACI, NICET certifications are preferred, but not required.
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or Physics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform testing procedures in the laboratory accurately and in accordance with standards and specifications.
Become proficient in soil and rock classification systems.
Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, and clients both verbally and in writing.
Work independently with supervision.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities