Susquehanna Civil is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Technician to join our growing company and be an integral team member in our Geotechnical Group.
Susquehanna Civil is an engineering and environmental consulting firm that specializes in the transportation infrastructure industry. We have a successful record of accomplishment since our start in 2008 and continue to grow.
This is an opportunity to join a company that offers a warm, small business environment, provides competitive benefits and flexibility, and has a supportive team environment. We know Susquehanna Civil employees are integral to our success and focus on providing conditions for you to expand your skills and be a thriving and valued team member.
If this opportunity and environment align with your interests, please review the Job Description below and send your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com. We look forward to connecting with you!
Job Description
Do you have transferrable experience for the Geotechnical Technician position, a positive attitude, and are looking to join a highly collaborative and people-focused company?
The Geotechnical Technician is responsible for the supervision of subcontractors and logging boreholes.
This role will work collaboratively with other Technicians, Geologists, Engineers, and Designers and will be given the responsibility to act as the on-site contact for geotechnical work.
Typical Duties:
- Supervise subcontractors and log boreholes.
- Communicate with subcontractors regarding the project status.
- Relay problems in the field to experienced staff to solve on-the-job problems as they arise.
- Support the office Geotechnical Team with preparing Geotechnical Reports using applicable PennDOT & PA Turnpike Design Standards
Must-Haves – Skills, Transferrable Experience, & Certifications:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED, BA/BS a plus
- Minimumexperience: 0+ years
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Ability to obtain PennDOT Drilling Inspector Certification.
- Ability to obtain OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing with internal and external clients.
- Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Ability to demonstrate effective supervisory qualities and skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF editing software.
- Ability to become proficient with boring log software (Bentley gINT).
- EIT or GIT a plus.
- MicroStation or drafting software is a plus.
Additional Information:
Offered rate of compensation for this full-time position will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This role requires the ability to travel with little to no notice, including overnight stay on a recurring basis, to various project work sites in different locations, have the ability to stand for extended periods of time in addition to be outside in various extreme terrain or conditions and varying environmental or hazardous settings. This position also requires the ability to exert moderate amounts of force including lifting, carrying, pulling, and moving objects for various methods of testing.
With our steady backlog, it is a great time to join Susquehanna Civil! When you join us, you’ll get more than just a job – it’s a home. People want to know you here – people care. You will have flexibility, high-value benefits, and have opportunity to gain greater well-rounded professional experience with our firm.
Start your application by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com.
Learn more at https://www.sqcivil.com.
SCI is an equal-opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or biological sex, veteran status, political views or activity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. SCI makes hiring decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs and also supports providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
Physical Setting:
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: On the road