Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Lab Specialist (Hybrid)

UES, Inc.; Village Hills (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. is actively seeking engineers across CMT and geotechnical disciplines to join a team delivering critical projects. You will investigate sites, test materials, and evaluate ground conditions while developing engineering solutions that support safe community construction.

Opportunities range from field engineers to senior roles with leadership and client interaction. Joining the team can lead to project management, technical oversight, and mentoring, with travel and schedule flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, or quality control.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in office, lab, and field environments.
• Ability to determine how materials will be used in a wide variety of conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, construction observations, and materials testing.
• Collect and analyze soil samples, field measurements, and laboratory data.
• Assist with subsurface explorations, instrumentation monitoring, engineering calculations, and geotechnical recommendations.
• Review plans and specifications; prepare field records and technical reports.
• Maintain calibrated testing equipment and promptly communicate findings and concerns.
• Perform engineering analyses and develop recommendations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage investigations, testing, and project delivery, including scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and staffing.
• Review technical work, address project risks, and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Construction materials testing

Quality control

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

PE license (preferred or obtainable)

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

UES, Inc. is actively seeking engineers across CMT and geotechnical disciplines to join a team delivering critical projects. You will investigate sites, test materials, and evaluate ground conditions while developing engineering solutions that support safe community construction.

Opportunities range from field engineers to senior roles with leadership and client interaction. Joining the team can lead to project management, technical oversight, and mentoring, with travel and schedule flexibility