Co-Op, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Boston, MA is seeking a Co-Op Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician to support office engineers and project managers on field-oriented tasks during a 4-6 month assignment beginning Winter 2027. Start date is flexible with your school program.

You will assist with site characterization, field sampling, safety, reporting, and review of drawings and reports, gaining hands-on experience on diverse infrastructure projects while traveling 90% of the time to Greater Boston sites.

Qualifications

• Two years into academic career and enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering program.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
• Serve in a field support role on construction projects, including observations and sampling.
• Willingness to visit construction sites to support field monitoring services.
• Assist with site characterization, subsurface investigations, and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare field reports and review design drawings and reports.
• Assist with evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Driving license

Willingness to travel

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental engineering student

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to bring on a Co-Op to serve as a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician assisting office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This is a full-time role that will be 4-6 consecutive months beginning Winter 2027. Please note: the start date is flexible depending on your schools' co-op program. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on, working field experience and be a valuable contributor to our project teams. This role will be based out of our Boston, MA office location.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
• Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging construction projects. Field activities may include construction observation, sampling of soil or groundwater, in-situ density testing, and observation of earthwork and foundation construction activities.
• Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group.
• Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects.
• Communicate with the project team and prepare field reports.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical/environmental reports.
• Assist with evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data.
• Assist with collection of instrumentation data.

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
• Candidate should be enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
• Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
• Ability to work for 4 or more consecutive months on a full-time basis.
• This position will require travel to job sites within the Greater Boston area and working outside of the office 90% of the time.
• The position will include 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), and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE).
• Schedule includes early mornings, depending on project requirements.

The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $23.00 - $26.00 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.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draw inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.