Overview:
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician in our Richmond, Virginia office. The position will assist with sample collection of diverse materials including, but not limited to, soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests; conduct water quality sampling for discharge permit compliance and environmental remediation projects, provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities to senior level project personnel; and provide additional field and office support to project managers for a diverse private and public sector client base. The role requires the ability to comprehend construction plans and specifications and a strong willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for extensive periods of time, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. An interest in building a career in the environmental consulting field is essential.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect samples and perform field tests on process water, surface water, and groundwater samples primarily associated with industrial treatment processes, groundwater remediation systems, or due diligence activities;
• Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g. technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, work plans, Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plans, etc.);
• Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Prepare water quality data summaries and reports and communicate with client representatives in a timely manner;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with client contract requirements, company policy & procedures;
• 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;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• 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;
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.
• Be available for weekend or overnight shifts as required. Overnight shifts may be required for periods that last for multiple weeks.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience; or an Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines. (required)
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings. (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)
• Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air (preferred).
• Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
• Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform basic calculations in science and engineering applications. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (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)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven random drug and alcohol testing programs. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)

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• Collect samples and perform field tests on process water, surface water, and groundwater samples primarily associated with industrial treatment processes, groundwater remediation systems, or due diligence activities;
• Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g. technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, work plans, Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plans, etc.);
• Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Prepare water quality data summaries and reports and communicate with client representatives in a timely manner;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with client contract requirements, company policy & procedures;
• 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;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• 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;
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.
• Be available for weekend or overnight shifts as required. Overnight shifts may be required for periods that last for multiple weeks