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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Geotechnical Drilling Crew Chief

Full-Time
$55k - $82k
Junior
Bloomington, MN, USA
In PersonTravel up to 50%, occasionally on short notice, including nights and weekends.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of related drilling experience is required.
  • Strong technical and mechanical aptitude is required.
  • A valid Commercial Driver's License and acceptable driving record are required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a driving or road test.
  • The candidate must be able to work outdoors in a field or construction setting, in a physical role and in all types of weather and terrain.
  • The candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
  • The candidate must pass a pre-employment Department of Transportation drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check.
  • The candidate must maintain reliable attendance and work a full-time schedule that sometimes includes weekends and nights.
  • The candidate must be available for travel up to 50%, occasionally on short notice, including nights and weekends.
  • The candidate must maintain a valid commercial driver's license with an insurable driving record and operate drill rigs, tractor trailers, and support vehicles safely and lawfully.
  • The candidate must maintain documentation related to commercial motor vehicle operation and comply with Department of Transportation requirements, including required equipment inspections and record keeping.
  • The candidate must use required and approved personal protective equipment while performing job functions.
Responsibilities
  • Perform subsurface investigations for geotechnical and environmental purposes, including collecting soil, rock, and groundwater samples and logging field data.
  • Operate the drill rig and oversee drilling operations for auger borings, rock coring, monitoring wells, instrumentation installation, and other required drilling.
  • Select appropriate drilling methods.
  • Collect and log factual field data according to provided specifications and job instructions.
  • Maintain boring and coring logs of data, samples, and other required information.
  • Train and supervise the drilling assistant on the drilling site.
  • Communicate with project managers, clients, schedulers, and supervisors.
  • Manage daily production and efficient use of the drill crew's time in accordance with the project scope of work.
  • Maintain, repair, and ensure the general condition of the drill rig, support truck, and other equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and perform necessary repairs.
  • Promote and adhere to safe work practices, and ensure the safety of the drill crew and other site personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Commercial Driver's License Class A is preferred.
  • 40-hour hazardous materials training is preferred.
  • The candidate is encouraged to expand skills and certifications through company-provided training and mentoring.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity