Field Technician

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an experienced Field Technician to join our team in Fargo, ND. This position will offer the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of construction and remediation projects, primarily related to solid waste management and associated infrastructure, but water, municipal, community development, and environment/natural resources related projects are also potential opportunities within this location. The ideal candidate would be experienced in performing construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and field.

The start date for this position is Spring 2026.

We see our employees as our greatest strength and offer competitive pay and benefits. In this role you will work alongside the best in the industry to grow and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct fieldwork, including travel for extended stays in rural / remote areas (primarily in ND, MN, and MT)

- Liaise with clients and construction contractors to ensure project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner

- Attend project coordination meetings and construction progress meetings with internal team members and/or external clients and contractors

- Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements

- Manage construction equipment (GPS equipment, air monitoring equipment, field tablets, soil sampling equipment, etc.)

- Perform or monitor Troxler nuclear density and moisture testing.

- Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence

- Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)

- Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required

- Prepare, review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.

- Understanding of engineering plans and specifications.

- Quality Assurance and Quality Control

- Oversee and conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations and monitoring.

- Observe, oversee and document environmental cleanup activities.

- Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field

- Assist with non-construction related projects or assignments as business needs dictate/arise to support and contribute to the continued success of Stantec

- Prepare technical documents using MS Word, and Excel

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

- Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary.

- Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

- Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules

- Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available

- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions

- May be required to complete a client required drug screen.

Education and Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive, experienced, preferred.

- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Position will primarily involve field work. Must be able to able to lift approximately 50 lbs. and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field equipment safely. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

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