Field Technician

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Your Opportunity:
Stantec is seeking an experienced Field Technician to join our team in Fargo, ND. This position will offer the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of construction and remediation projects, primarily related to solid waste management and associated infrastructure, but water, municipal, community development, and environment/natural resources related projects are also potential opportunities within this location. The ideal candidate would be experienced in performing construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and field.

The start date for this position is Spring 2026.

• Conduct fieldwork, including travel for extended stays in rural/remote areas (primarily in ND, MN, and MT)
• Liaise with clients and construction contractors to ensure project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner
• Attend project coordination meetings and construction progress meetings with internal team members and/or external clients and contractors
• Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements
• Manage construction equipment (GPS equipment, air monitoring equipment, field tablets, soil sampling equipment, etc.)
• Perform or monitor Troxler nuclear density and moisture testing
• Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence
• Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)
• Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required
• Prepare, review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented
• Understand engineering plans and specifications
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Oversee and conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations and monitoring
• Observe, oversee, and document environmental cleanup activities
• Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field
• Assist with non-construction related projects or assignments as business needs dictate/arise to support and contribute to the continued success of Stantec
• Prepare technical documents using MS Word and Excel

• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
• Willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary
• Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules
• Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions
• May be required to complete a client required drug screen

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive, experienced, preferred
• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.