Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & Lab Explorer

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

Job summary

Staff engineers get the full exposure this industry can offer: geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

This role provides mentorship toward PE licensure with exam support; you will plan drilling and field testing, draft geotechnical reports, coordinate field crews,

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

Clear technical writing

Field-willing

Interest in geotechnical, materials,or

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Staff engineers get the full exposure this industry can offer: geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

This role provides mentorship toward PE licensure with exam support; you will plan drilling and field testing, draft geotechnical reports, coordinate field crews,