Lab/Field Technician

HDR•Lansing, MI

32d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The Lab/Field Technician is a temporary/part-time position based in Ludington, Michigan. The role will assist setting and lifting scientific gill nets on Lake Michigan, pick captured fish from gill nets and sort into species and size groups, count measure and weigh fish, mend and repair gill nets as well as keep the facility clean. Big lake experience with boats, trailers, and fish handling strongly preferred. Shift schedules include early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office product experience
General background-related experience
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Strong preference will be given to local candidates with a full or partial college degree in environmental sciences/biology
Experience with small boat operations and knowledge of freshwater/Great Lakes fish species is preferred
Big lake experience with boats, trailers, and fish handling strongly preferred