Instrumentation Technician

Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally.

Job Summary

The Instrumentation Technician will initially be supporting pre-construction effort for the Second Avenue project and other infrastructure monitoring assignments. The position involves hands-on work with a range of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments, data analysis, and field troubleshooting to ensure accurate and continuous data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-construction and post-construction surveys, and prepare related baseline, site visit, and final reports.
• Maintain detailed and accurate project records, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
• Support pre-construction monitoring efforts for major infrastructure projects.
• Assemble, program, and install instruments such as vibration monitors, automated motorized total stations, optical prisms, tilt sensors, crack gauges, and monitoring wells.
• Conduct regular (weekly or as needed) site visits to perform equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted data transmission to the GIS system.
• Travel domestically up to 25% of the time, as project needs require.

Minimum Required Experience

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related discipline
• Coursework or practical experience in remote sensing and geotechnical GIS software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently in both office and field environments.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Benefits Package – USA

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Our Hiring Process

At Geocomp, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

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