Instrumentation and Monitoring Technician
About The Position
Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally. Geocomp is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Monitoring Technician to join our team. The successful candidate may be based in Acton, MA, Atlanta, GA, or Chattanooga, TN. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex monitoring systems that help protect critical infrastructure during construction and long-term operation. As part of Geocomp’s Instrumentation & Monitoring group, you will support the design, installation, and operation of geotechnical and structural monitoring systems on heavy civil infrastructure projects. This hybrid role combines field and office work, supporting both instrumentation systems and geo-structural engineering services. We welcome applications from both entry-level and experienced professionals who are technology-minded, curious, and eager to learn. This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth within an internationally recognized instrumentation and monitoring group. At Geocomp, you will work alongside some of the best in the field and gain hands-on experience across diverse infrastructure projects. Whether you are just starting out or bring years of experience, this is a great opportunity to grow within an internationally recognized monitoring and instrumentation group.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Relevant educational or work experience in sensors, mechanical, geotechnical and/or structural engineering
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
- Must be able to work with teams and individuals of varying work styles
- Up to 25% average travel (domestic) may be required over the course of a year.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required
Nice To Haves
- Field construction experience
- EIT Certification
- GIS and CAD software experience
- Instrumentation installation and monitoring experience
Responsibilities
- Assembling instrumentation and dataloggers
- Programming dataloggers
- Field inspection of construction activities
- Field supervision of drill rigs including boring logs for geotechnical evaluation
- Installing instrumentation in the field
- Downloading and reducing field data
- Occasional climbing up to ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs to install or decommission instrumentation
- Operation of power tools and hand tools (hammer drill, Sawzall, wrenches, etc)
- Producing reports
- Configuration and presentation of data via Geocomp’s iSiteCentral web data management platform
- Data analysis and troubleshooting
- Coordinating and communicating with clients, subcontractors, and others
- 2-3 days of field work per week may be typically required in the summer months dependent on project demands.
- Other support activities, as needed
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
