Geotechnical Field Technician

As a Geotechnical Field Technician, you will be responsible for supporting field work activities for various projects within the geotechnical discipline. You may also assist with laboratory testing and support engineers and scientists with other project-related deliverables.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Monitors field explorations and construction activities as they relate to the company's services including the geotechnical discipline.
• Completes detailed, accurate field notes and prepares daily field reports in a timely manner.
• Collects samples from the field (soil, groundwater, surface water, concrete, etc.) in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains and operates field equipment/instrumentation as needed in accordance with specified procedures.
• Conducts field inspections in a safe manner in accordance with established Health and Safety guidelines.
• May assist with laboratory testing as needed.
  
  

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or advanced training preferred.
• 1 year of related field experience preferred. Experience within geotechnical work strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with field report preparation preferred.
• Appropriate Health & Safety certification (i.e. Nuclear Density Gauge training, 40 Hour HAZWOPER training, etc.) required. Certification may be obtained upon hire as deemed appropriate.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.
  
  

**Physical Requirements/Work Environment**

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50lbs. of force on occasion.
• Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.
  
  

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Redmond, WA, is $23.99 -- $36.01 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers' salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits