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Civil Engineer Field Technician Deep Foundations

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing on behalf of our Client, we are seeking an Intermediate Civil/Geotechnical Field Engineer with hands-on experience in deep foundation projects (piles, caissons, drilled shafts, and anchors). The role involves field supervision, construction inspection, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design specifications.


Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-site engineering support for deep foundation construction, including pile driving, drilled shafts, and ground improvement techniques.
  • Monitor and document field activities, including site observations, construction progress, and quality control measures.
  • Conduct site inspections and tests (e.g., soil sampling, cone penetration tests, dynamic pile testing, integrity tests).
  • Collaborate with design engineers to resolve field-related issues and propose practical solutions.
  • Prepare technical reports, as-built drawings, and field documentation for client submission.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and local regulations.
  • Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and field technicians as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or deep foundation construction projects.
  • Intermediate proficiency in field engineering tasks and construction supervision.
  • Experience with deep foundation methods: driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, and ground improvement.
  • Knowledge of relevant Canadian standards and regulations (e.g., CSA, Alberta Construction Codes).
  • Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in outdoor and sometimes challenging site conditions.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with geotechnical software (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, LPILE, GRLWEAP).
  • Experience with instrumentation, monitoring, and load testing of foundations.
  • H&S certifications (e.g., WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and commercial projects.
  • Professional development and training support.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The field engineer will support deep foundation construction such as pile driving and drilled shafts, inspect sites, run field tests and document progress. They will also resolve field issues with design engineers and prepare technical reports and as-built drawings.

Requirements

Partner Staffing needs candidates with a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering and 3 to 7 years of geotechnical or deep foundation experience. Candidates should know Canadian standards and be able to work outdoors in challenging conditions.

Skills

  • Deep foundation construction
  • Pile driving
  • Drilled shafts
  • Caissons
  • Micropiles
  • Anchors
  • Ground improvement
  • Soil sampling
  • Cone penetration testing
  • Dynamic pile testing
  • Pile integrity testing
  • Construction inspection
  • Quality control
  • Technical report writing
  • As-built drawings
  • PLAXIS
  • GeoStudio
  • LPILE
  • GRLWEAP
  • Instrumentation and load testing
  • Project scheduling
  • Resource allocation
  • Mentoring
  • Canadian construction codes
  • Health and safety compliance

Benefits

  • Professional development and training support
  • High-profile infrastructure and commercial projects

Categories

  • Engineering
  • Consulting
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Civil engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Deep foundations
  • Pile driving
  • Drilled shafts
  • Caissons
  • Micropiles
  • Ground improvement
  • Construction inspection
  • Field engineering
  • PLAXIS
  • GeoStudio
  • LPILE
  • GRLWEAP
  • Dynamic pile testing
  • Cone penetration test
  • WHMIS
  • H2S Alive
  • Fall protection
  • CSA standards

Seniority

Mid level

Perks

  • Paid training

Licences and certifications

  • WHMIS
  • H2S Alive
  • Fall Protection

Tools

  • PLAXIS
  • GeoStudio
  • LPILE
  • GRLWEAP

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering

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