Traveling Air Quality Technician St. Paul, MN and Wisconsin

**This position is open to remote work and is up to 90% travel around the Upper Midwest with per diem and single occupancy lodging provided for each night of travel

About Us

American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) specializes in geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, environmental consulting, building technology consulting, construction materials design and testing, and petrographic/chemical analysis. Our extensive in-house resources and solid reputation attract quality-focused regional, national, and international clients from a wide range of industries.

At American Engineering Testing you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the industry. Everyday our employees apply their diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge to our mission of engineering and delivering creative solutions that improve our world. We’ll support you as a valued member of our team, whether you’re established in your career or just starting out, through training programs, hands-on experience, mentoring opportunities, and guidance from respected industry leaders. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees share in the rewards of our growth and success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for the environment to support our environmental field operations. The Environmental Technician I will assist team leads on projects by collecting reliable data, troubleshooting issues that come up in the field, and maintaining and preparing equipment for field work. In addition to performing field work, the position will support senior management in the office by reviewing and compiling data, contributing to the quality assurance program, and acting as a leader in safety protocols and planning. This position involves overnight, weekday travel (approximately 100%) with minimal weekend work or travel. Hotel costs, personal protective equipment, and per diems are covered by AET. Those who show the ability to work independently and learn quickly can progress in the role at fast rate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Primary responsibilities will include support for air emissions stack testing in accordance with established methodologies and protocols.
• Support air emissions testing project preparation, planning, and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct sampling of air in accordance with established protocols.
• Record data.
• Work with a diverse team based out of St. Paul, MN and Green Bay, WI utilizing MS Outlook, MS Teams, and Dynamics 365 to coordinate work.
• Provide secondary support to other departments at AET, including environmental soil remediation, groundwater sampling, vapor mitigation, and more.
• Comfort with climbing ladders, working from heights and outside. Heights may be up to 100 feet off the ground for regular work.
• Limited weekend travel may be required based on client needs.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Position includes frequently lifting up to 50 lbs independently, sitting or standing for extended periods of time, and working remotely.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of promulgated EPA test methodologies is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience working at industrial facilities, especially with consideration to safety programs, is a plus.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $20.29 and $25.38 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.

Work Location

This job primarily operates primary in a field environment in outdoor conditions, on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role secondary operates in an office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s VP of Human Resources, AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.