Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Co-op — Field Technician (Boston)

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Boston, MA is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician Coop for 4-6 consecutive months starting Winter 2027. You will assist office engineers and project managers with day-to-day tasks, gaining hands-on field experience at active construction sites.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate civil, geotechnical, or environmental program and at least 2 years into your studies, with a willingness to learn and travel across Greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
• Enrolled in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering program (undergraduate or graduate).
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Computer Skills – Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
• Ability to work for 4 or more consecutive months on a full-time basis.
• Travel to job sites within the Greater Boston area and working outside the office 90% of the time.
• Field sampling, lifting and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction/industrial sites, and PPE usage.
• Schedule includes early mornings, depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
• Field support role with construction observation, soil/groundwater sampling, in-situ density testing, and earthwork observation.
• Willingness to visit construction sites for field monitoring.
• Assist planning site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various projects.
• Communicate with project team and prepare field reports.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical/environmental reports.
• Assist evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data.
• Assist with collection of instrumentation data.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

MS Office

Lifting 50 lbs

Travel to Boston

Full-time duration

Field sampling

PPE safety

Education

Civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering program

2 years into academic career

Job description

Haley & Aldrich in Boston, MA is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician Coop for 4-6 consecutive months starting Winter 2027. You will assist office engineers and project managers with day-to-day tasks, gaining hands-on field experience at active construction sites.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate civil, geotechnical, or environmental program and at least 2 years into your studies, with a willingness to learn and travel across Greater Boston.