Geotech Staff Engineer: Field Work, Reports, PE Path

Construction Material Testing; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Staff Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations, oversee materials testing programs, and assist in forensic assignments under licensed engineers. The role includes report writing and mentoring as candidates work toward PE licensure.

You will plan drilling, reduce lab data, draft geotechnical reports, coordinate field crews, and progress toward PE licensure with exam support. Travel to field sites is expected as projects vary.

Qualifications

• Field-willing: real projects, real dirt, real weather.
• Clear technical writing; ability to draft precise reports.
• Interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and observe drilling and field testing programs.
• Reduce and review laboratory data.
• Draft geotechnical and materials reports.
• Support forensic investigations, coring programs, and distress evaluations.
• Coordinate field crews and laboratory scheduling on assigned projects.
• Progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Skills

Field-willing

Technical writing

EIT/FE in progress

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Staff Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations, oversee materials testing programs, and assist in forensic assignments under licensed engineers. The role includes report writing and mentoring as candidates work toward PE licensure.

You will plan drilling, reduce lab data, draft geotechnical reports, coordinate field crews, and progress toward PE licensure with exam support. Travel to field sites is expected as projects vary.