Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Forensics & Reporting

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed professional engineers. You will write reports and learn to justify recommendations strictly from data as you rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work.

The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, mentoring, and a clear path toward PE licensure, with EIT certification or scheduled exam as a starting point.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or exam scheduled.
• Field-willing: willing to work on real projects in varying weather and conditions.
• 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 projects.
• Progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Skills

Clear technical writing

Field-willing

Geotechnical/materials/forensic

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed professional engineers. You will write reports and learn to justify recommendations strictly from data as you rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work.

The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, mentoring, and a clear path toward PE licensure, with EIT certification or scheduled exam as a starting point.