At Haley & Aldrich, a 900 person national engineering and environmental consulting firm, our creative, technically strong staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional value to clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and for creating change, which is a vital part of our culture, no matter what role a staff member holds. 

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a motivated and accomplished self-started and effective team player to serve as a Field Technician. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting 95% of the time monitoring contractor's geotechnical and environmental-related activities during construction. This is a full-time position located in our Boston, MA office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:

• Perform construction monitoring of earthwork, piles, caissons, drilled-in piles, and slurry walls.
• Use various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to work independently on job sites, prepare detailed notes, and take photographs to document procedures used and observations made during field explorations programs and/or construction monitoring for use by supervisory or project personnel.
• Prepare daily/weekly field reports, including written reports with figures, photographs, and summary tables as required.
• Ability to travel out of state to project sites periodically for several weeks at a time.
• Ability to work on sites with asbestos present and wear “Level C” Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits and respirators.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site, including participation in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich. 
• Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich team members on a daily basis.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years of related field experience.
• Ability to work in a field setting 95% of the time, ability to work various shifts including weekends and nights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted. 
• Ability to travel to local job sites and on temporary out of town assignments as needed.
• Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
• Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• This position will entail field sampling, lifting and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction/industrial sites, working in the elements (following our Health & Safety guidelines), such as snow, rain, heat, etc., and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE).

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience directing subcontractors.
• Basic survey skills (optical or total station).
• Familiarity with set-up and use of engineering seismographs.
• Familiarity with set up and use of GPS devices.
• ACI Grade-1 concrete technician.
• Knowledge of New England Geology.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Nuclear Density Guage Training and Certification.
• 10-hour OSHA Construction training.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives. Since our founding in 1957, we have had one goal in all we do: deliver long-term value efficiently, no matter how straightforward or complex the challenge. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees, Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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