Technician, Civil​/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

Staff Technician, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist 2

Full‑time position located in Boston, MA. Requires frequent travel to job sites, typically 95% of the time outside the office, and the ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs of equipment unassisted.

• Monitor geotechnical and environmental drilling and test pits.
• Produce boring logs that include soil and rock core classifications, and site geology conditions.
• Collect geotechnical and environmental soil samples.
• Use various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
• Conduct site reconnaissance.
• Prepare detailed notes, take photographs, and document procedures for use by supervisory or project personnel.
• Prepare daily/weekly field reports, including written reports with figures, photographs, and summary tables.
• Travel out of state to project sites periodically for several weeks at a time.
• Work on sites with asbestos present while wearing Level C PPE, including Tyvek suits and respirators.
• Perform low‑flow groundwater sampling.
• Perform field tests on soil and rock.
• Adhere to site‑specific health and safety plans, including participation in safety briefings and audits.
• Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor execution of field and lab testing activities completed by subcontractors.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Coordinate with internal project team members daily.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills, particularly for producing accurate field notes.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
• Familiarity with setting up and using GPS devices is a plus.
• Experience directing subcontractors is a plus.
• OSHA 40‑hr. HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.

Salary Range
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Boston, MA – $31.00–$35.00 per hour, based on education, experience, certificates, skills, and market conditions.

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.