Entry-Level Staff Engineer: Field Testing & Growth to PM

Certerra; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra in Albuquerque, NM has a full-time entry-level Staff Engineer position in the Southwest Division. The role involves working on public and private construction materials inspections and testing, with a path toward Project Manager.

You will support field and lab testing, prepare observations, and assist with budgets, invoicing, and mentoring of junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction materials testing and observation experience, preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, preferred.
• Experience with performing IBC Special Inspections, preferred.
• Experience ranging from small to large complex construction and/or heavy highway projects, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• 4-year Civil Engineering degree, required.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving history, required.
• EIT level accreditation preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail, required.
• Strong organization and planning skills required.
• Comfortable with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive, required.

Responsibilities

• Work with project designers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed.
• Knowledge of routine to complex inspections and testing of construction materials in the field.
• Prepare daily reports on observation activities.
• Geotechnical lab and field testing
• Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with proposal scoping, estimating and preparation.
• Track project budgets and prepare invoicing.
• Assist with training, supervision, and mentoring of junior staff as needed.
• Perform field inspections and testing as needed.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Plan reading

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4-year Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Certerra in Albuquerque, NM has a full-time entry-level Staff Engineer position in the Southwest Division. The role involves working on public and private construction materials inspections and testing, with a path toward Project Manager.

You will support field and lab testing, prepare observations, and assist with budgets, invoicing, and mentoring of junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and organizational skills.