Staff Technician, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist 2

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.•Boston, MA

15d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Technician, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist 2 to perform field-related technical duties with minimal supervision. This full-time position requires approximately 95% travel to job sites and working outdoors in various elements, adhering to health and safety guidelines. The role involves field sampling, lifting and transporting equipment, bending, walking on uneven ground, and working on construction/industrial sites while using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is based in the Boston, MA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field.
1-3 years of related work experience.
Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills, particularly the ability to produce accurate and concise field notes.
Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted.
Ability to bend and walk on uneven ground.
Ability to work in the elements (snow, rain, heat, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with set up and use of GPS devices.
Experience directing subcontractors.
OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

Monitor geotechnical and environmental drilling and test pits.
Produce boring logs that have soil classifications, rock core classifications, and include site geology conditions.
Collect geotechnical and environmental soil samples.
Use of various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
Conduct site reconnaissance.
Ability to work independently on job sites, prepare detailed notes, and take photographs to document procedures used and observations made during field explorations programs and/or construction monitoring for use by supervisory or project personnel.
Prepare daily/weekly field reports, including written reports with figures, photographs, and summary tables as required.
Ability to travel out of state to project sites periodically for several weeks at a time.
Ability to work on sites with asbestos present and wear “Level C” Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits and respirators.
Perform low flow groundwater sampling.
Perform field tests on soil and rock.
Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site, including participation in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor the execution of field & lab testing activities completed by subcontractors.
Participate in team meetings.
Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich project team members on a daily basis.