Geotechnical Field Technician

North Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician will perform field and laboratory sampling and testing, including observing earthwork and concrete construction. They are also responsible for preparing inspection reports, plotting test locations on drawings, and assisting the project management team with research and documentation.

Job details

ABOUT US At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals. Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com [https://www.partneresi.com/]. SUMMARY Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Technician in Vancouver, BC, supporting our geotechnical engineering practice. Our ideal candidate for this dynamic and challenging role will be responsible for the following tasks outlined below. RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for performing field and laboratory sampling and testing * Observing and testing for earthwork and concrete construction * Driving to and from project sites and transporting equipment and samples * Operating nuclear density gauge and other field equipment * Sampling of wet concrete and preparing specimens * Preparing field inspection reports on laptop * Reading construction drawings and plotting test locations on drawings * Photographing site conditions * Assisting project management team with geologic research * Preparing site plans and other report exhibits * Assisting with report and proposal preparation * Daily Communication with project managers, contractors and/or client QUALIFICATIONS * 1+ years’ experience with field inspection, and material testing for soils and concrete * Geology or Engineering degree is a BIG PLUS * EIT, GIT, ACI, ICC certifications preferred * Driver’s License in good standing, properly insured, capable of driving * Must be able to work in an ambiguous, complex, fast-paced environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English * Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone * Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen * Requires frequent bending, reaching, and standing, walking, sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift. * Field work includes lifting items up to 40 pounds in weight, pushing wheelbarrows, digging with hand tools, etc. * Laboratory work, including lifting and moving soil samples and lab equipment, sieving of soils and aggregate, etc. will be needed from time to time We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation, and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Equal Employment Opportunity It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. California Consumer Privacy Act We collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit: https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act [https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act]

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in field inspection and material testing for soils and concrete. A degree in Geology or Engineering is preferred, along with relevant certifications such as EIT, GIT, ACI, or ICC.