Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & Forensic Focus

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain full exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field tests, draft geotechnical and materials reports, and progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

A typical week includes logging borings, classifying samples, reducing data, and coordinating field crews on assigned projects.

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
• BS in Civil Engineering or related; EIT certificate or exam scheduled

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

Clear technical writing

Field readiness

Geotechnical interest

Materials practice interest

Forensic practice interest

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain full exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field tests, draft geotechnical and materials reports, and progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

A typical week includes logging borings, classifying samples, reducing data, and coordinating field crews on assigned projects.