Co-Op, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Overview Senior Talent Acquisition / University Recruiter at Haley & Aldrich. Helping connect talented professionals with innovative leaders. 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. Position We are looking to bring on a Co-Op to serve as a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer assisting office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This 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 school's co-op program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on field experience and contribute to our project teams. This role will be based out of our Boston, MA office location. Responsibilities Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations. Serve in a field support role, working on construction projects. Field activities may include: construction observation, sampling of soil or groundwater, in-situ density testing, and observation of earthwork activities. Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group. Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects. Communicate with the project team and prepare field reports. Review design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical/environmental reports. Assist with evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data. Assist with collection of instrumentation data. Skills / Qualifications Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career. Candidate should be enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering educational program (undergraduate or graduate). Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn. Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. 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. Compensation The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $23.00 – $26.00 per hour. 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 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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Created: 2025-09-18