Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering

Geosyntec Consultants • Acton, MA

1d • $34 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering in our Acton, MA office. The position will assist our engineers and geologists with the collection and testing of diverse materials, including but not limited to soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental evaluations; compile construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring data related to landfill and environmental remediation construction projects; provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities to senior-level project personnel; and provide additional field and office support to geologists and engineers serving a diverse private and public sector client base. This position is ideal for candidates seeking hands‑on technical experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or geology. The role requires the ability to interpret construction plans and technical specifications, perform extensive fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions, and travel for extended periods, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, along with a strong willingness to work outdoors. An interest in building a career in geology or geotechnical, civil, or environmental engineering within the environmental consulting field is essential. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience; or an Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in geology, geoscience, or civil, geotechnical or environmental engineering; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills,
• Technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines. (required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
• Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and use of algebra. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Ability to spend the workday standing and walking across construction sites when needed. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing (e.g., emails) with peers, subcontractors, supervisors, and clients to report findings, convey ideas and explain observations. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)
• This position is not eligible for visa/employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
• Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, and other materials primarily associated with landfill and/or waste containment system construction;
• Perform in-place moisture-density results to verify project compaction requirements are met;
• Oversee drilling, logging of borings, and instrumentation installation;
• Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.);
• Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures; and
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, geotechnical testing, logging borings, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees