Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Lab & Forensic

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks staff engineers to gain exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

Salary ranges and career progression are designed to support licensure toward PE, with mentorship and exam support and hands-on field and reporting duties across diverse projects.

Qualifications

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

Field-willing

Technical writing

Geotechnical interest

Forensic interest

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks staff engineers to gain exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

Salary ranges and career progression are designed to support licensure toward PE, with mentorship and exam support and hands-on field and reporting duties across diverse projects.