Geotechnical Field Technician

EVS•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EVS is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to support geotechnical investigations and field testing for a variety of infrastructure, renewable energy, and development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, traveling to project sites, and building hands-on experience in geotechnical engineering. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and field professionals performing site investigations, collecting field data, and helping ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or coursework in geotechnical engineering, construction, or a related field is a plus.
Previous field, construction, surveying, geotechnical, or materials testing experience is preferred but not required.
Interest in learning geotechnical field-testing methods, soil classification, and engineering principles.
Familiarity with geotechnical testing equipment and field procedures is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate field documentation.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work safely while following established safety procedures and protocols.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
Ability to travel for projects, including assignments of up to 14 consecutive days.
Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with geotechnical site investigations and field testing under the guidance of experienced engineers and technicians.
Help evaluate site access, stake testing locations, and prepare project sites for field activities.
Support drilling subcontractors by documenting field boring logs and collecting soil samples.
Learn to identify soil types and accurately document field observations.
Perform or assist with field resistivity testing, pile load testing, test pits, and other geotechnical field investigations.
Assist with additional field activities such as groundwater monitoring, percolation testing, and minor site preparation as needed.
Follow all company and client safety procedures, including completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), vehicle inspections, and site-specific safety requirements.
Help inspect, maintain, clean, and organize field equipment to ensure proper operation and calibration.
Maintain accurate field logs, testing records, photographs, and daily documentation.
Enter field data into company systems, including Monday.com, on the same day testing is completed.
Communicate observations and testing results with geotechnical engineers to support project reporting and analysis.
Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, clients, and project teams to ensure efficient field operations and project execution.