Geotechnical Field & Lab Technician (Travel Up to 75%)

Woolpert; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health, life, vision and dental保险

Career development

Training and Certification support

Technology stipend

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is hiring a Geotechnical Technician for our Harrisburg, PA office to support the Infrastructure Team with field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and aggregates.

You will log results, assist drilling operations, and ensure quality and safety procedures across aviation, water, and transportation markets. Candidates should have 3+ years geotechnical experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of geotechnical fieldwork or drilling inspection experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain.
• PennDOT Drill Inspection Certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of geotechnical field and laboratory testing standards (ASTM, AASHTO).
• Ability to document accurately in field and lab logs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate samples.
• Support geotechnical drilling operations; log samples and prepare boring logs.
• Maintain field notes, test results, chain of custody, and daily activity reports.
• Perform geotechnical field testing including nuclear density gauges and moisture content.
• Assist with boring logs and geotechnical report preparation.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate field/lab equipment with minimal guidance.
• Observe site construction activities for compliance with plans and specs.
• Communicate test results and deficiencies to contractors and senior personnel.
• Review and interpret project plans, site drawings, and specifications.
• Support contract documentation, reporting, and project recordkeeping.
• Identify and communicate work items deemed unacceptable.
• Assist with training and mentoring entry-level technicians.
• Follow Woolpert safety standards and ensure protocols on job sites.
• Contribute to tracking project progress and quality control processes.
• Travel up to 75% including overnight stays as required.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Drilling inspection

Technical documentation

Reading site plans

Strong communication

Safety awareness

OSHA 10 eligibility

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 or ability to obtain

PennDOT Drill Inspection Certification or ability to obtain

Tools

gINT

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. is hiring a Geotechnical Technician for our Harrisburg, PA office to support the Infrastructure Team with field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and aggregates.

You will log results, assist drilling operations, and ensure quality and safety procedures across aviation, water, and transportation markets. Candidates should have 3+ years geotechnical experience and a valid driver's license.