Environmental Engineering Technician or Geologist Technician Co-Op - Military veterans preferred

Environmental Engineering Technician or Geologist Technician Co-Op
Boston, MA, United States | req1851

Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to being on a Co-Op to serve as an Environmental Engineering Technician or Geologist Technician assisting our office engineers, field staff, and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. The is a full-time role that will be 4-6 consecutive months beginning January 2026. Please note: the start date is flexible depending on your schools' co-op program. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on, working field experience and be valuable contributor to our project teams. This role will be based out of our Boston, MA office location.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
• Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging projects. Field activities may include: sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and/or indoor air, aquifer testing, and oversight of remedial actions.
• Assist staff with the collection of necessary compliance data through basic field data collection techniques using instruments dust monitors, remediation equipment, cameras, pumps, and other tools as needed.
• Express a willingness to visit project sites to assist in the field with our environmental compliance and remediation service group.
• Assist office engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigations, and remedial actions.
• Communicate with the project team and prepare field reports.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and environmental reports.
• Assist with evaluation of subsurface environmental data.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
• Candidate should be enrolled in an environmental science, geology, or engineering educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Lifting and physical work will be required.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and provide input on safety issues.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
• Driver’s license highly preferred.
• Ability to work for 3 or more consecutive months on a full-time basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is a primarily field-based role; daily work will be outdoors at active construction/project sites.
• Must be physically capable of walking, standing, and traversing construction environments for extended periods. Lifting up to 40 lbs and/or swinging a 5 lb hammer as needed.
• Schedule includes early mornings depending on project requirements.

The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $23.00 - $26.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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