Geosyntec Consultants provides engineering, environmental, and industrial services to diverse sectors.
Field technician collecting environmental samples & QA monitoring for construction projects
10 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Field
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
procurement
cqa monitoring
field testing
documentation
compliance monitoring
reporting
Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects;
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures;
Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites;
Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, aggregates, and other materials primarily associated with landfill and/or waste containment system construction;
Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed; and
Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.);
Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
Requirements
microsoft office
construction drawings
health safety
driver's license
field experience
liner
Required to complete project related paperwork neatly, timely, and accurately;
Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk long distances up and down steep slopes and varied outdoor terrain in different weather conditions. (required)
Familiar with applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements;
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience or an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college and the ability to monitor several different types of construction and environmental activities simultaneously. (required)
Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and use of algebra. (required)
Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air. (preferred)
Experience working with and around heavy construction equipment and excavations on landfills, industrial sites, power plants, gold mines, and coal ash sites.
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
Liner experience. (valuable)
Familiarity with landfill work and various other project sites, including use of surveying equipment and blueprints. (preferred)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
General liner installation techniques and respective equipment;
Familiarity with, geosynthetic liner, density testing, and concrete testing.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
Experience ensuring field activities comply with construction plans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously. (required)
Experience with the operation of industry typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers, Troxler moisture /density gauges, scales, Elkins or GEM, and other equipment. (required)
Understanding of the environmental health & safety regulations and perform work in a competent manner; and
Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems. (preferred)
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
client-driven drug and background testing required
Company
Overview
Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
Culture + Values
Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Environment + Sustainability
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.