Engineering Field Technician

Career Opportunities with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

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Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Field Technician to join our team in Boston, MA. The Field Technician will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects largely in urban environments. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.

• Provide construction quality assurance services on earthwork construction projects.
• Complete timely and accurate field reports, field notes, field logs, and related project documentation.
• Communicate daily with contractors in the field and project managers in the office.
• Complete geotechnical and environmental field sampling, including subsurface exploration programs.
• Conduct routine calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs of field equipment, with guidance for more complex maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with data collection, data entry, data review, analysis, and technical research to support project objectives.
• Performs a variety of routine and moderately complex field and technical assignments.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and accountability in all work products.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists while developing technical and field expertise.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build knowledge and advance technical skills.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and promote safe work practices at project sites.

• Experience providing geotechnical construction observation and associated field report documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills combined with flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.
• Experience providing MCP consulting services for urban development projects.
• Nuclear density gauge certification and DOT HAZMAT training.

• Associate degree in civil engineering technology (or equivalent degree).
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Full-time position.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours to meet contractor schedules.
• Work Format:
  Onsite
• Travel Requirement:
  Local travel within the New England region is required.

• The hourly range for this position is $25 to $28.
• Specific compensation for the successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, education, training, qualifications, and work location.
• Supplemental Pay:
  Annual bonus is based on individual and company performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health and wellness offerings.
• 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Company-paid long-term care insurance and life insurance.
• Company-paid identity protection.

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