Position Overview
Certerra Instrumentation and Monitoring, LLC is seeking a motivated Monitoring Technician to join our Instrumentation and Monitoring Group based in Ozone Park, New York. The Project Engineer will support and manage geotechnical and structural monitoring programs for complex infrastructure and construction projects. This position involves a combination of field coordination, technical data review, and project management responsibilities related to the installation and monitoring of instrumentation systems used to measure structural movement, vibration, settlement, and subsurface conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in both field and office environments while coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary: The Certerra Instrumentation and Monitoring Group is seeking a highly motivated Monitoring Specialist to join our team in the Northeast region. The Monitoring Specialist supports the operation and performance of geotechnical and structural instrumentation systems. This role involves assisting with programming, data management, and system troubleshooting while ensuring reliable monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in hardware and software, strong analytical skills, and an interest in technology-driven solutions.
Duties:
• Assist with programming and preparation of instrumentation for field installations.
• Manage and maintain instrumentation software platforms.
• Track and organize instrumentation inventory.
• Process, analyze, and validate monitoring data.
• Prepare data summaries and technical reports.
• Provide remote technical support to field technicians for troubleshooting, with possibility of site visits in emergencies.
• Ensure quality control and calibration compliance for monitoring systems.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers on instrumentation performance and findings.
• Communicate with clients regarding instrumentation data, alerts, and system performance.
Education/Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Preferred:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Computer Science, Geomatics, or a related technical field. (Preferred)
Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and basic data management tools.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam Revu PDF software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with field and office teams.
Preferred:
• Familiarity with geotechnical or structural monitoring systems (e.g., total stations, vibration monitors, or data loggers).
• Experience with data visualization or analysis software (e.g., GIS, MATLAB, SQL, Python).
• OSHA 40-hour & SST Construction Safety Certifications.
• Experience with cloud-based monitoring platforms
Work Environment
- Office-based in Ozone Park, NY, with frequent visits to active construction sites throughout the region.
- Combination of office engineering tasks and field coordination activities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which federal, state, or local laws may protect. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees and job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated based on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow, without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.