We are looking to add new talent to our growing team.
We are currently seeking a Staff Technician, Civil, Geotechnical Engineer, or Geologist 2 to perform all tasks consisting primarily of field-related technical duties with minimum supervision. This position requires travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting 95% of the time. Hence, the position will entail field sampling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction-industrial sites, working in the elements, following our Health & Safety guidelines such as snow, rain, heat, etc., and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE). This is a full-time position located in our Boston, MA office.
DUTIES AND 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. • 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.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field. • 1-3 years of related work experience. • Must have strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills, particularly the ability to produce accurate and concise field notes. • Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities. • Must possess a valid drivers license. • Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office. • Familiarity with set up and use of GPS devices is a plus. • Experience directing subcontractors is a plus. • OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER training is preferred but not required.
The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $31.00 - $35.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.