Field Technician

Intera-Incorporated-1; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Stock ownership

Performance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

INTERA is seeking a Field Technician in Austin, Texas to support groundwater resource evaluations, aquifer characterization, well development, and field tests. You will work with hydrogeologists and engineers in the field and occasionally in the office, gaining hands-on experience with drilling, monitoring equipment, and data collection.

The role emphasizes dependable project execution, clear communication, and adherence to safety procedures as part of INTERA's groundwater projects across Texas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with pumps, motors, field equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 80% across Texas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support aquifer characterization and groundwater projects.
• Assist drilling programs and document construction activities.
• Support pumping tests and aquifer testing procedures.
• Install and maintain groundwater monitoring equipment and collect samples.
• Record field data, logs, and QA/QC data.
• Prepare figures, maps, and project documentation.
• Follow health and safety requirements onsite.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Field instrumentation

Communication

Documentation

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelors preferred

Tools

GPS

GIS software

Excel

Job description

Field Technician

Austin, Texas

INTERA Incorporated (INTERA) is seeking a self-motivated Field Technician for our Austin, Texas office. We are looking for a team-oriented individual with an interest in groundwater resources, hydrogeology, geology, and field investigations. This position will support groundwater supply, aquifer characterization, well development, aquifer testing, and water-resource projects throughout Texas and, occasionally, in neighboring states.

The successful candidate will support INTERA's hydrogeologists, geologists, engineers, and groundwater scientists mainly in the field and occasionally in the office. Success will be measured by dependable project execution, clear communication, and the ability to help project teams perform at a high level. This role offers opportunities to gain hands‑on experience with groundwater investigations, drilling programs, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, field instrumentation, and technical data collection.

Our purpose is innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow. Help us make a difference today!

Responsibilities

• Support aquifer characterization and groundwater resource evaluation projects.
• Assist with drilling programs, including oversight of drilling activities, lithologic logging, well construction documentation, and coordination with contractors.
• Support aquifer testing programs, including pumping tests, step-drawdown tests, slug tests, and injection testing.
• Install, maintain, and download data from groundwater monitoring equipment including pressure transducers, dataloggers, flow meters, and water‑quality instruments.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and environmental samples in accordance with project work plans and standard operating procedures.
• Measure groundwater levels, flow rates, and field water‑quality parameters.
• Assist with well development and well rehabilitation activities.
• Support borehole geophysical logging programs and related field activities.
• Perform site inspections and field reconnaissance.
• Maintain detailed field notes, daily logs, calibration records, and project documentation.
• Compile, organize, and QA/QC field data.
• Support preparation of figures, maps, tables, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project‑specific health and safety requirements.

Coordinate with subcontractors and drilling contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA's practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee‑owned company, we are committed to investing in our people's needs for security, health, and well‑being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee‑only coverage
• Paid parental leave- up to 12 weeks for birthing and non‑birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short‑term and long‑term coverage- paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance‑based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

Andrew Feigenbaum Tim Dale I added in the HR benefits to the end of this, as well!

Requirements

Required Education and Skills

• High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with pumps, motors, generators, field instrumentation, or monitoring equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate field records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%, primarily throughout Texas. Field assignments often follow a 10‑days‑on, 4‑days‑off schedule.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to following field health and safety procedures.

Desired Education and Skills

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Geography, Natural Resources, or related field.
• One to three years of previous experience with mud logging, environmental consulting, groundwater investigations, drilling operations, construction oversight, surveying, water utilities, or related field activities.
• Basic understanding of physical hydrogeology, hydraulic testing, and hydrogeologic data interpretation.
• Experience measuring groundwater levels and collecting groundwater samples.
• Familiarity with drilling methods, well construction, and aquifer testing.
• Experience using GPS equipment and GIS software.
• Experience with environmental monitoring instrumentation and dataloggers.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and coordinating field activities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and technical data management.
• Strong dedicated approach for maintaining a safe working environment in both office and field environment settings.