Geotechnical Field Technician

Dynamic Earth LLC; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Dynamic Engineering is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform construction phase testing and inspections on active projects, documenting field activities, and preparing site inspection reports (SIRs) and daily summaries.

You will conduct soil tests, assist geotechnical engineers with field investigations, review project documents, and ensure safety policies are followed while coordinating with contractors and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field
• 0-4 years’ experience in construction inspection field or laboratory testing
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate personal/company vehicle
• Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools
• ACI concrete field-testing technician certificate and OSHA training preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to enter field data and laboratory data into supporting software

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits, testing, and inspection services at construction job sites
• Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples (physical index properties, permeability, moisture-density relationship)
• Assist geotechnical engineers with site investigations (soil borings, test pits, field permeability tests)
• Pickup and drop-off samples to laboratories
• Review project documents (plans, reports, surveys)
• Conduct structural steel and reinforcement inspections
• Perform footing subgrade inspections and earthwork oversight
• Communicate effectively with contractors and project managers
• Maintain calibrated instruments and manage lab inventory
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction related field

Tools

Field testing equipment

Job description

Dynamic Engineering is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform construction phase testing and inspections on active projects, documenting field activities, and preparing site inspection reports (SIRs) and daily summaries.

You will conduct soil tests, assist geotechnical engineers with field investigations, review project documents, and ensure safety policies are followed while coordinating with contractors and project managers.