Geotechnical Field Technician

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Technician in Plano, TX to support our geotechnical engineering practice. The role involves field and lab sampling, testing soils and concrete, and preparing site reports.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of field inspection experience, a geology or engineering background is a plus, and relevant certifications are preferred. Valid driver’s license is required for travel to sites.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory sampling and testing.
• Observe and test earthwork and concrete construction.
• Drive to project sites and transport equipment and samples.
• Operate nuclear density gauge and other field equipment.
• Prepare field inspection reports on laptop.
• Read construction drawings and plot test locations.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Soil & concrete testing

Ability to interpret drawings

Valid Driver's license

Education

Geology or Engineering degree

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Field equipment

Job description

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.

Summary

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking Geotechnical Engineering Technician in Plano, TX 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

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 wheel barrows, 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.

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