Engineering/Lab Technician

Title: Engineering/Lab Technician

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts 01801

Starting Pay: $25/hr

Contract to Hire: 6 months

• They are looking for entry level Geology , civil engineering, or environmental science graduate - Recent graduates would be great fit
• 0-3 years doing soil testing
• They will be doing proctor compaction testing, hydrometer, and sieve testing
• Will need to have their own vehicle (mileage reimbursed) They do have company cars that will be available for site visits on occasion.
• Will be going to sites to gather samples taking to lab for testing
• Some oversight on drilling sites

Our client who is in Woburn, Massachusetts is looking to add to their geotechnical group. They are looking for a Engineering/Lab Technician who will be working on numerous challenging projects including buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels, slopes, and more.

Primary Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing of soil.
• Data collection and reporting.
• Maintenance of laboratory facility and equipment.
• Logging of soil and rock explorations and performing field in-situ testing.
• Observing construction activities and writing field observation reports.
• Communicating field progress to the project manager.
• Performing other laboratory, office, or field-based tasks as requested.
• Performing work in a safe and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or related field.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed (10%).
• Ability to perform field work on active construction sites without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.
• Experience using MS Word and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geology, or environmental science
• 0-2 years work experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, and/or Nuclear Density Gage certification a plus.