Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering
Geosyntec Consultants
- Acton, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, and other materials primarily associated with landfill, waste containment system and/or earthwork 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 construction and 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 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;
- Install and maintain geotechnical monitoring instrumentation including collecting and interpreting data with senior engineers;
- 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, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.
- Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, radiation safety (for a portable soil moisture/density gauge), first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring that will be paid for by Geosyntec. We also offer professional and technical development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our staff to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
- Fieldwork: Up to 100%
- Overnight travel: Up to 100%
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 6 years of applicable experience; 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)
- 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)
- 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 to 100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls.
- 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, and 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)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)