Geotechnical Field Technician – Urban Projects

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

ESOP

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Sanborn Head is seeking a Field Technician to join our geotechnical team in Boston, MA. You will work with staff engineers and scientists on challenging urban projects, performing field observations, data collection, and documentation to support project goals.

You will participate in health and safety procedures and have opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment on local projects across the New England region.

Qualifications

• Experience providing geotechnical construction observation and field report documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.
• Experience providing MCP consulting services for urban development projects.
• Nuclear density gauge certification and DOT HAZMAT training.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction quality assurance services on earthwork construction projects.
• Complete timely and accurate field reports, field notes, field logs, and related project documentation.
• Communicate daily with contractors in the field and project managers in the office.
• Complete geotechnical and environmental field sampling, including subsurface exploration programs.
• Conduct routine calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs of field equipment, with guidance for more complex maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with data collection, data entry, data review, analysis, and technical research to support project objectives.
• Performs a variety of routine and moderately complex field and technical assignments.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and accountability in all work products.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists while developing technical and field expertise.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build knowledge and advance technical skills.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and promote safe work practices at project sites.

Skills

Geotechnical observation

Field reporting

Team collaboration

Project documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

Sanborn Head is seeking a Field Technician to join our geotechnical team in Boston, MA. You will work with staff engineers and scientists on challenging urban projects, performing field observations, data collection, and documentation to support project goals.

You will participate in health and safety procedures and have opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment on local projects across the New England region.