Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with

Employer match of 100% up to 3% and 50

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer for its Concord, North Carolina operations.

The role includes a broad range of responsibilities from proposal work and field testing to engineering analysis and reporting, with mentorship to field staff. The candidate should have a degree in a related discipline and 0–5 years of experience; EIT is preferred and candidates must pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline.
• EIT is preferred.
• 0-5 years of experience.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check and have a satisfactory driving record per MVR policy.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all phases of a project including proposal preparation, leading and/or performing field engineering and testing, engineering analysis, report writing, and client contact.
• Technical analysis and reporting.
• Review of deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with policies and standards.
• Providing oversight and mentorship to field staff.
• Review project plans, specs and construction to verify compliance with documents.
• Develop scope, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track progress and budgets, and recommend changes.
• Providing consultation/evaluation for field related concerns.
• Performing engineering field evaluations and inspections.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Construction materials testing

Special inspection oversight

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline

Job description

ESP is currently seeking a Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer with experience in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Construction Materials Testing/Special Inspection oversight for our Concord, North Carolina operations. The Staff Professional will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients.

Responsibilities:

• The Staff Professional/Engineer will be involved in all phases of a project including proposal preparation, managing leading and/or performing field engineering and testing, engineering analysis, report writing, consultation, invoice preparation, client contact and correspondence.
• Technical analysis and reporting
• Review of deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with loss prevention policies and company standards
• Providing oversight and mentorship to field staff
• Review project plans, specifications and construction to verify compliance with project documents
• Develop scope, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress/budgets, and recommend changes
• Providing consultation/evaluation for field related concerns
• Performing engineering field evaluations and inspections

Position expectations include technical abilities in some or all the following:

• Shallow and deep foundation analysis
• Pavement design and analysis
• Slope stability analysis
• Interpretation of laboratory test data
• Special Inspection procedures and requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline
• EIT is preferred
• 0-5 years of experience
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)