Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Lab & Forensic Practice

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in California is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will work on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs, plan field drilling, log borings, reduce data, and draft reports while pursuing PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 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

Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Field work

Technical writing

Geotechnical interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Material Testing in California is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will work on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs, plan field drilling, log borings, reduce data, and draft reports while pursuing PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.