Technician 3- Air Quality- $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

AET; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN, WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a dedicated entry-level engineer to assist project managers and scientists in various environmental projects. The role includes field monitoring, data collection, and assisting with project reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $30.00 - $34.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant vocational program or technical degree with required experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience for B.S. degree or 5 years for an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in data collection and report preparation.
• Conduct onsite environmental and field activities.
• Lead teams for air emissions testing.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental air emissions testing protocols

Ability to work at heights

Communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Proficiency at personal computer software

Ability to perform fieldwork

Education

2-year vocational or college program in science, engineering, or environmental issues

4-year technical degree in science, engineering, or environmental related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic instruments

Job description

Base Pay Range

$30.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Job Summary

Assist and follow the direction of project managers, engineers and scientists to complete projects. Work assignments may include field monitoring, sample collection, information gathering, data management, report drafting, and computer-related activities such as spreadsheets and word processing.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Perform air emissions stack testing in accordance with established methodologies and protocols.
• Lead stack testing crews and provide on-site oversight.
• Assist project managers with data collection activities, environmental surveys, information analysis and preparation of reports and proposals on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Conduct sampling of air, soil, groundwater, surface water, wastes and other environmental media in accordance with established/specified protocols.
• Document and maintain project files and job status.
• Assist in preparation of training manuals and QA procedures.
• Assist in company marketing functions.
• Assist in training and oversight of less experienced scientists and technicians.
• Prepare site plans and drawings.
• Assist in organizing and analyzing environmental data using computer spreadsheet, database programs, and manual methods.
• Maintain records on equipment (appraisals, calibrations, etc.) and order supplies as needed.

Other Areas of Accountability

• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
• Frequent travel required within regional area and out of town.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Complete assigned projects within allotted time.
• Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completion of a 2-year vocational or college program in a field related to science, engineering or environmental issues and at least 5 years of experience; OR
• Completion of a 4-year technical degree in science, engineering, or environmental related field and at least 3 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of environmental air emissions testing protocols.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to identify and adapt procedures to fit field conditions.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload based on client and department schedules.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic instruments and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency at personal computer software, especially Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work as part of a multiple disciplinary team to complete a project.
• Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial and construction sites.
• Physical ability to wear a respirator, successfully complete OSHA required 40 hour training and routinely move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to perform field work including, but not limited to, collecting samples, operating field instruments, following procedures, planning, organizing and arranging logistics for the job, and documenting field activities and data collected.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $30.00 - $34.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long‑term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
Civil Engineering