Senior Geotechnical Laboratory Technician
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED with experience in related field.
• 2-5 years of related experience in the area of soils testing, construction materials testing, and/work in a soils laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering Technology (Construction, Civil, etc.) Construction Engineering, Civil or Geotechnical/Geological Engineering, Geology or related degree.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards for construction, including standard soils testing, concrete testing.
• ACI certification in the fundamentals of concrete and materials is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications; Knowledge of GINT or Open Ground software, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• The candidate must be able to walk across rough surfaces that may be muddy and rutted in inclement weather.
• The candidate must be able to hear warning signals from heavy machinery that is in motion.
• Some heavy lifting required, including soil samples and equipment lifting.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Work will be in the Midland, Texas office/laboratory (80% office, 20% Field). Field and Lab/Office time is based on a given year, not every week.
• Any opportunity to perform field work will primarily be in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico and occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Fieldwork, when required, will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, while wearing fire-retardant clothing (FRC).
Additional Information
• Full Time or Part Time Position depending on candidate
• Monday thru Friday
• Time in office vs Field: 80% office, 20% Field
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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