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Colliers Engineering & Design · 3 weeks ago

Geotechnical Technician II

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a motivated Geotechnical Technician II to join their expanding Florida team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in field testing for soils, asphalt, concrete, and masonry, supporting various construction projects and geotechnical exploration programs.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complete daily reports and testing documents completely and timely

Transport, handle and maintain equipment and supplies responsibly and effectively

Accurately interpret civil engineering site drawings and structural details

Assist with asphalt or concrete coring

Become proficient in soil and rock classification systems

Communicate effectively with management, contractors, and clients both verbally and in writing

Work independently with supervision

Comply with internal and client Health & Safety and testing policies if applicable

Ability to work weekend, evening, and overtime work based on project needs; overnight travel may occasionally be required with this position

Construction Material Testing

Test concrete for slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, and fabricate concrete cylinders

Test engineered fill using field density methods

Perform soil moisture-density tests and oversized aggregate corrections

Accurately interpret civil engineering site drawings and structural details

Technical observation of test borings, test pits and perform field permeability tests

Qualification

Nuclear gauge certificationACI Grade I certificationGeotechnical EngineeringConstruction Material TestingBasic math skillsRead drawingsCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of a high school diploma or AA/AS degree

Geotechnical Engineering: OSHA 10 preferred and OSHA 40 if applicable

Must have a valid driver's license

Basic math skills, strong oral and written communication skills (English)

Ability to read drawings, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans

Ability to work outside as noted, walk on uneven ground, and carry up to 75-pound equipment

Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

Drug testing may be required

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Preferred

2+ years of relevant experience

Nuclear gauge certification

ACI Grade I certification

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

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