Instrumentation and Monitoring Technician

About the role

Geocomp, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Monitoring Technician to join their team. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex monitoring systems that help protect critical infrastructure during construction and long-term operation. Based in Acton, MA, Atlanta, GA, or Chattanooga, TN, this hybrid role combines field and office work, supporting both instrumentation systems and geo-structural engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Assembling instrumentation and dataloggers
• Programming dataloggers
• Field inspection of construction activities
• Field supervision of drill rigs including boring logs for geotechnical evaluation
• Installing instrumentation in the field
• Downloading and reducing field data
• Occasional climbing up to ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs to install or decommission instrumentation
• Operation of power tools and hand tools (hammer drill, Sawzall, wrenches, etc)
• Producing reports
• Configuration and presentation of data via Geocomp’s iSiteCentral web data management platform
• Data analysis and troubleshooting
• Coordinating and communicating with clients, subcontractors, and others

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Relevant educational or work experience in sensors, mechanical, geotechnical and/or structural engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Must be able to work with teams and individuals of varying work styles
• Up to 25% average travel (domestic) may be required over the course of a year
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required

Preferred Experience

• Field construction experience
• EIT Certification
• GIS and CAD software experience
• Instrumentation installation and monitoring experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb ladders and lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working at heights (10+ feet) and in confined spaces
• Ability to work in field environments with exposure to construction equipment, noise, dust, temperature variations, and other site conditions

Benefits

• Base salary: USD 25,00 - 29,00 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The rate listed reflects base pay only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program