Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Lab & Forensics

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field testing, draft reports, and coordinate crews, with mentorship toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes practical field experience, rigorous writing, and progression toward professional licensure, with opportunities across geotech, materials programs, and forensic

Qualifications

• Field-willing: real projects, real dirt, real weather.
• Clear technical writing is 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

Clear technical writing

Interest in geotechnical/materials/for

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field testing, draft reports, and coordinate crews, with mentorship toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes practical field experience, rigorous writing, and progression toward professional licensure, with opportunities across geotech, materials programs, and forensic