Technician, Civil​/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

Staff Technician, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist 2

Location:

Washington, DC, United States | Req: 2064

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you'll tackle clients' most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments and, in turn, build stronger communities. You'll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Technician, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist 2 to perform all tasks consisting primarily of field‑related technical duties with minimum supervision. This position requires travel to job sites and working outside of the office, setting 95% of the time. This is a full‑time position located in our Vienna VA office.

In this position, you will:

• 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.
• Monitor geotechnical and environmental drilling and test pits.
• Produce boring logs that have soil classifications, rock core classifications, and include site geology conditions.
• Collect geotechnical and environmental soil samples.
• Use of various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
• Conduct site reconnaissance.
• Ability to travel out of state to project sites periodically for several weeks at a time.
• Perform field tests on soil and rock.
• 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.
• Monitor the execution of field & lab testing activities completed by subcontractors.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich project team members on a daily basis.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 0-3 years of related work experience.
• Must have strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills, particularly the ability to produce accurate and concise field notes.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
• Familiarity with set up and use of GPS devices a plus.
• Experience directing subcontractors a plus.
• Hence, the position will entail field sampling, 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).

The salary range for this position in Vienna, VA is $31.00 - $35.00 hourly
. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

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.

Haley & Aldrich, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pursuant to Executive Order 13166, applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.