Geotechnical Project Engineer: Field Testing & Inspections

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Company-observed paid holidays

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

401K with company match

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection projects. The role focuses on fieldwork, data analysis, reporting and client communication.

You will coordinate with project teams, supervise field activities, prepare clear technical reports, and support project management. A Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years in geotechnical or CMT are preferred; PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation is required.
• 3–5 years of geotechnical and construction materials testing or special inspections experience.
• Certifications such as ACI, ICC, SCDOT are a plus; PE or ability to obtain within 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering duties including data reduction, analysis, and fieldwork for geotechnical and CMT/SI projects.
• Assisting with project management and reporting.
• Field supervision of CMT/SI and geotechnical projects.
• Report preparation.
• Client consultation and maintenance.

Skills

Field engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Report writing

Client consultation

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Geotechnical testing equipment

Job description

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection projects. The role focuses on fieldwork, data analysis, reporting and client communication.

You will coordinate with project teams, supervise field activities, prepare clear technical reports, and support project management. A Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years in geotechnical or CMT are preferred; PE is a plus.