Geotechnical Engineering Technician (Entry Level)

Geotechnical Engineering Technician (Entry Level)

• Louisville, Kentucky
• Regular, Full time
• Job ID 3628

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General Responsibilities:

Would you like to work outdoors year-round and assist on some of the biggest and best construction projects in Kentucky?

We're looking for someone who is ready to learn and build an exciting, hands-on career in geotechnical testing. In this role, you'll gain valuable experience across a variety of field and testing activities while developing skills that can serve you throughout your career. We don't just offer a job-we offer a career path.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in hard work, enjoys learning new skills, and wants to be part of a project from the very beginning-often being among the first people on a jobsite before development begins. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, hardworking, and eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow with our team.

Description:

• Serve as the Terracon representative on drilling projects, providing direction to subcontracted drilling crews, communicating professionally with site contacts, identifying utility markings, classifying soils when appropriate, and managing changing site conditions.
• Assist with pile load testing and other types of data collection related to soil conditions and strength. You'll receive comprehensive, hands-on training from an experienced Lead Technician, with the goal of developing your skills and advancing into a Lead Pile Load Testing Technician role.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Document daily field activities, observations, testing results, and project progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Strong communication with the Project Manager is essential to ensure the project is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the project requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing, safely transport soil samples, and maintain clean, organized, and well-maintained equipment and vehicles to support efficient field operations.
• Take on progressively greater levels of training, responsibility, and independence as you develop your skills and experience in the field.
• Follow all safety rules, practices, and project-specific requirements. Complete thorough pre-task planning before beginning work to identify potential hazards and ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Little to no prior experience required - we'll train you
• Willingness to travel overnight
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.

About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

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.

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