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General Responsibilities:
For this position you will be working closely with civil engineers, geologists, lab techs, and field personnel to assist with the management, coordination, and performance of project field services, data collection, quality control, and assist in report preparation for geotechnical projects including but not limited to; site geology review, exploration plan development, visual sample classification, help and review lab testing, generation of soil/rock/pavement boring logs, summary documents, and project invoice management. You will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. Projects sizes will vary from local municipalities to departments of transportation. Much of our work involves geotechnical and foundation recommendations for transportation-related structures, such as roadways, culverts, retaining walls, and bridges. This experience will help further your knowledge of Engineering Geology and Economic/ Resources Geology which is an essential part of the ASBOG Exams.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Must Be Willing To:
Technical Skills That Could Help:
Note:
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
General Responsibilities:
For this position you will be working closely with civil engineers, geologists, lab techs, and field personnel to assist with the management, coordination, and performance of project field services, data collection, quality control, and assist in report preparation for geotechnical projects including but not limited to; site geology review, exploration plan development, visual sample classification, help and review lab testing, generation of soil/rock/pavement boring logs, summary documents, and project invoice management. You will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. Projects sizes will vary from local municipalities to departments of transportation. Much of our work involves geotechnical and foundation recommendations for transportation-related structures, such as roadways, culverts, retaining walls, and bridges. This experience will help further your knowledge of Engineering Geology and Economic/ Resources Geology which is an essential part of the ASBOG Exams.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Aid other field and/or laboratory personnel
- Perform sampling or testing as directed
- Soil, rock, pavement core log interpretation
- Transports equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up
- Assist in report preparation
- Create subsurface profiles and cross-sections
- Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
- Fieldwork such as piezometers, inclinometer, vibration monitors, resistivity, GPR, and more
- Soil and rock logging on project sites
Requirements:
- Have or working on a BS or MS degree in progress in geology, environmental, hydrogeology, earth sciences, soil science, or related fields
- Have a valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
- Need reliable form of transportation
- Have a valid work or school visa if not from the US
Must Be Willing To:
- Work well as a member of a team
- Work in a lab, field, and office settings
- Think on your toes
- Learn new skills
- Understand that safety is essential
Technical Skills That Could Help:
- Rock and soil classification experience
- Geophysics experience
- Environmental experience
- Lab experience
- ArcGIS experience
Note:
- This is a full-time position (40+ hr. work week) that is paid hourly
- Time and a half for over 40 hrs.
- Flexible start date and end date
- Holidays (unpaid)
- Flexible vacation/ sick leave time (unpaid)
- This position does not offer stipends for housing/ apartments
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
