Field Technician

INTERA Incorporated; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time off

Stock options

Bonuses

Career coaching

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

LegalShield

IDShield

Descripción de la vacante

INTERA Incorporated in Austin, TX is seeking a self-motivated Field Technician to support groundwater resources projects across Texas. You will assist hydrogeologists and engineers in the field with drilling oversight, aquifer testing, and data collection to deliver high‑quality casework.

The position offers hands-on field experience with groundwater investigations, field instrumentation, and environmental sampling, plus a collaborative team culture focused on safe and accurate project execution.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor in Geology or related field preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with pumps, motors, generators, or field instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate field records and documentation; strong written communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, mainly across Texas with some-state work.

Responsabilidades

• Support aquifer characterization and groundwater projects in the field.
• Oversee drilling activities and coordinate with contractors; document well construction.
• Assist with aquifer testing including pumping, slug, and step-drawdown tests.
• Install and maintain groundwater monitoring equipment and collect samples.
• Record field data, quality control, and prepare figures/maps for reports.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed on site.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Field instrumentation

Documentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Educación

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Geology-related field

Herramientas

GPS equipment

GIS software

Dataloggers

Environmental monitoring equipment

Descripción del empleo

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

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

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.