Engineering Technician

Overview

Entry-level geotechnical technician performing soil testing, field services, and report prep.

Key Responsibilities

• field services
• subsurface exploration
• geophysical survey
• exploration logs
• soil classification
• lab testing

Tasks

-Perform geotechnical field services, which may include subsurface exploration layouts and geophysical surveys. -Prepare subsurface exploration logs for use in geotechnical evaluations and reports. -Perform visual classification and laboratory testing of soil samples collected during the subsurface investigation.

Requirements

• geotechnical
• eit
• communication
• self‑motivation
• fieldwork
• driver's license

What You Bring

-0 - 3 years of progressive experience in the geotechnical field. -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -Prior experience in a geotechnical laboratory is preferred but not required. -Ability to apply engineering principles to a variety of geotechnical projects -Position will require ability to lift 50 pounds. -Position will require out of town field work based on workload (approximately 20-40%) -Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred but not required. -Possess a high capacity for self-motivation. -Driver's license required.

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Benefits

Our Geotechnical department is looking for an Engineering Technician candidate to support our growing team in Rochester, NY. This employee will be an entry level. Salary is $17.50/Hour. Salary Range: $17.50 per hour Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. -Profit Sharing -Tuition Reimbursement -Wellness Program -Flexible Work Schedule -Fitness Reimbursement -Short & Long Term Disability -Health/Dental Insurance -401k Plan with Employer Match -Team Building Events -Community Service Events -Leadership Development Program -Paid Time Off -Referral Bonus Program

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

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