Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Field, Lab & Forensics

Construction Material Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Des Moines, IA seeks staff engineers to perform geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, learn to draft precise reports, coordinate field crews, and advance toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or exam date 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

EIT certificate

Clear technical writing

Field work willingness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Des Moines, IA seeks staff engineers to perform geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, learn to draft precise reports, coordinate field crews, and advance toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.