Field Technician

Description

INTERA Incorporated (INTERA) is seeking a self-motivated Field Technician for our Austin, Texas office. We are looking for a team-oriented individual with an interest in groundwater resources, hydrogeology, geology, and field investigations. This position will support groundwater supply, aquifer characterization, well development, aquifer testing, and water-resource projects throughout Texas and, occasionally, in neighboring states.

The successful candidate will support INTERA's hydro-geologists, geologists, engineers, and groundwater scientists mainly in the field and occasionally in the office. Success will be measured by dependable project execution, clear communication, and the ability to help project teams perform at a high level. This role offers opportunities to gain hands‑on experience with groundwater investigations, drilling programs, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, field instrumentation, and technical data collection.

Our purpose is innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow. Help us make a difference today!

• Support aquifer characterization and groundwater resource evaluation projects.
• Assist with drilling programs, including oversight of drilling activities, lithologic logging, well construction documentation, and coordination with contractors.
• Support aquifer testing programs, including pumping tests, step-drawdown tests, slug tests, and injection testing.
• Install, maintain, and download data from groundwater monitoring equipment including pressure transducers, data loggers, flow meters, and water-quality instruments.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and environmental samples in accordance with project work plans and standard operating procedures.
• Measure groundwater levels, flow rates, and field water-quality parameters.
• Assist with well development and well rehabilitation activities.
• Support borehole geophysical logging programs and related field activities.
• Perform site inspections and field reconnaissance.
• Maintain detailed field notes, daily logs, calibration records, and project documentation.
• Compile, organize, and QA/QC field data.
• Support preparation of figures, maps, tables, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety requirements.

Coordinate with subcontractors and drilling contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset.

As an employee‑owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well‑being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave—up to 12 weeks for birthing and non‑birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage—paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance‑based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance,…