Field Technician

Sandis is currently looking for a Field Technician to inspect and report stormwater compliance on site for construction projects. This position will coordinate with owners, contractors, and permitting authorities. We think you will love it here!

Why you will love it here: 

• The chance to work on iconic Bay Area Projects
• Professional development, training, and mentorship
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Amazing teams of supportive and hard-working professionals  

Cool Stuff you get to do:

• Perform field and office activities involving storm water monitoring, testing and report writing.
• Field activities will include (but are not limited to)
  • Construction site inspections of erosion and sediment controls
  • Stormwater and non-stormwater sampling and testing
  • Meet with contractors and clients to discuss findings of field activities
  • Site specific solutions for projects 
  • Occasional field installation and/or maintenance of erosion and sediment controls
• Office activities to include
  • Project tracking and organization of field data
  • Project permitting
  • Preparation or modification of erosion/sediment control plans,
  • Coordination with project teams on pollution prevention methods,
  • Researching pollution topics
• Report writing and uploading information to state and client databases.

What will help you be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, other relevant chemistry/biology/hydrology studies, or an equivalent combination of military training and/or field experience and training.
• QSP Certification and 10 Hour OSHA Training preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong problem-solving skills a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google products (Gmail, Maps, Drive, Earth Pro), Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Basic laboratory handling and sampling skills along with calibration and troubleshooting of various meters and testing equipment.
• Strong ability to deal with complex systems
• Must be able to read and interpret plans
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and Excellent safety record and safety awareness
• All applicants must possess a clean driving record and current California driver’s license and applicable insurance
• Must be able to perform occasional field work using power tools and hand tools. 
• SWPPP installation and maintenance requires the ability to:
  • Lift 40 lbs. multiple times within a few hours
  • Use a sledgehammer to drive wooden stakes into soil.
  • Lift 80 lb. drain grates with the assistance of another person
  • Sweeping and shoveling as needed
  • Be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Travel throughout the Bay Area.

Sandis Benefits for Full-Time Employees:  

• Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, and 401k
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance including life and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care, parking and transit, and dependent care expenses
• Starting paid time off at 24 days – 16 PTO and 8 paid holidays.
• 3 days paid bereavement; 10 days paid jury duty
• In-office coffee and snacks
• Education reimbursement and professional license program, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• Salary increases for attaining P.E. or PLS
• Company-sponsored sports teams and clubs, Sandis Brews, frequent company lunches, and philanthropic activities.  

Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying, and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 60 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high-tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice, and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for. 

Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.