Geologist/Engineer Lab Technician

Marino Engineering Associates (MEA) is a small but growing geotechnical company with a longstanding tradition that performs innovative and state-of-the-art work and is looking for an individual passionate about geology and geotechnical engineering. MEA is a high end company that emphasizes the career development of employees resulting from working on complex projects, in-house training, and writing professional papers. MEA offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees and offers competitive salaries matching the experience of the applicants. To apply, please submit your resume/cover letter to resume@ with the position you are applying for in the subject line, or apply via LinkedIn/Indeed.This position's responsibilities are varied and require the ability to adapt to working in different capacities and departments within the company.Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Geological discipline.Preferred Qualifications: Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training in addition to experience in the tasks mentioned below:Geologist/Field Technician Responsibilities:Perform geological studies and write reports on project sitesLearn and perform building, neighborhood, and ground surveys including scope-and-transit surveys and zip-level surveysLearn, perform, and monitor field testing including: borehole logging: interpret and characterize rock and soil cores and samples, keep a detailed log, and create professional, final logs; Field observationsAbility to manage/coordinate job site including drilling contractorsWilling to be in the field for extended periods of timeAbility to lift in excess of 50 lbs.Lab Technician Responsibilities:Ability to learn and execute lab testing in compliance with ASTM standards on soil and rock samples including but not limited to classification, moisture, density, swelling, compaction, compressive strength tests, and Atterberg LimitsWork directly with engineersSpreadsheet calculationsDetail-oriented and able to perform repetitive in-depth proceduresEngineering Technician Responsibilities:Ability to learn and work with CAD programs and various types of image filesFamiliar with maps and mapping systemsCapable of doing research and summarizing data from the internet and from phone interviewsUsage of geographic information system software (e.g. ArcGIS, Global Mapper) Spreadsheet calculationsDaily strain gauge monitoring (including holidays - paid)Must be a self-starter and have a proven record of innovative ideas and outstanding work performance.Other:General lab maintenance responsibilitiesKnowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office productsOther duties as requested by managementBenefits:MEA Group Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTO: Paid Time Off to be used by employee as personal days, sick days or vacation daysPaid HolidaysIRA with matching contributionRelocation assistance

Created: 2024-11-03