Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Lab, and PE Path

Construction Material Testing; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a staff engineer to explore geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on various projects, from foundations to industrial programs.

Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering and an EIT certificate or date scheduled, plus a passion for geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice and strong technical

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• EIT certificate or exam date scheduled.
• Field-willing: able to work on real projects and variable weather.
• Clear technical writing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and observe drilling and field testing programs.
• Reduce and review laboratory data for accuracy.
• Draft geotechnical and materials reports.
• Support forensic investigations and distress evaluations.
• Coordinate field crews and laboratory scheduling on projects.
• Progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Skills

Field-willing

Technical writing

Geotechnical

Forensic practice

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a staff engineer to explore geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on various projects, from foundations to industrial programs.

Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering and an EIT certificate or date scheduled, plus a passion for geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice and strong technical