Geotechnical Staff Engineer (EIT) — Field & Reports

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Detroit, MI is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed PE supervision. You will see how design assumptions hold up in field projects, from foundations to industrial programs.

The role involves planning drilling, reviewing lab data, drafting reports, coordinating field crews, and progressing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related.
• EIT certificate or exam scheduled.
• Field-willing: real projects, real dirt, real weather.
• Clear technical writing.
• 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

Geotechnical investigations

Materials testing programs

Forensic practice

Technical writing

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Detroit, MI is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed PE supervision. You will see how design assumptions hold up in field projects, from foundations to industrial programs.

The role involves planning drilling, reviewing lab data, drafting reports, coordinating field crews, and progressing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.