Construction Materials Testing Staff Engineer II

Default Brand; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K retirement

Company cell phone

Company vehicle

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a Civil Engineer to perform field investigations, analysis, and reporting for construction materials testing and inspections in the Chesapeake area.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an E.I.T certification, with 4+ years of experience preferred. On-site work, driving to sites, and coordinating with clients are core parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• E.I.T certification is required.
• P.E. license may be held.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering methods and judgement to field investigations and reports.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and project data.
• Coordinate budgets, materials testing, and inspections.
• Communicate with engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
• Supervise technicians and subcontractors.
• Review technical reports and letters.
• Meet multiple deadlines and manage field testing.
• Perform site visits for soil, concrete, and asphalt testing.
• Ensure timely project reports and billing accuracy.
• Maintain client relations and respond promptly.
• Provide input to Project Manager on client needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Self-motivation

Customer service

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering/related field

E.I.T certification

P.E. license (optional)

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: CMTST001996

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $80,367 USD to $97,641 USD

Locations

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Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

Description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R)has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophyof mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiasticindividuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Who we are looking for:

This position will apply standard engineering techniques and professional judgement to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under general supervision. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, design and development of plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, specifications, and other project data
• Coordinates or directs project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
• Communicates and coordinates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, admin personnel, sub-consultants and contractors to provide service
• Supervises and directs engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractor
• Authorizes and/or reviews technical reports and letters
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• Work may also include performing field testing and site visits
• Field work will include testing and inspecting soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
• Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
• Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
• Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
• Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field
• Typically 4+ years of experience
• E.I.T certification required
• May have P.E. license
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work in an independent or team environment
• Ability to be self-motivated and performance driven
• Highly organized individual
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
• Ability to work in environments containing dust
• Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
• May travel overnight

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, ouremployees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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