Entry-Level Staff Engineer: Materials Testing & Field QC

Certerra Southwest; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra Southwest in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Entry Level Staff Engineer to support inspections and testing of construction materials in the field and lab. This full-time role offers a career path toward project management within a growing national engineering services firm.

You will assist with field inspections, data review, reporting, and coordination with designers and clients. Strong communication and planning skills are essential, as is proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications is preferred.
• Experience with IBC Special Inspections is preferred.
• MS Office familiarity (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive) is 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

Written and verbal communication

Organization and planning

Reading plans and specs

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Certerra Southwest in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Entry Level Staff Engineer to support inspections and testing of construction materials in the field and lab. This full-time role offers a career path toward project management within a growing national engineering services firm.

You will assist with field inspections, data review, reporting, and coordination with designers and clients. Strong communication and planning skills are essential, as is proficiency with MS Office.