Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & Lab Impact

Braun Intertec; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical and materials testing team. The successful candidate will perform field and laboratory testing and contribute to project proposals and reports.

This role offers training, mentoring, and opportunities to obtain professional licensure; travel up to 25% and a compensation range of $50,000 to $74,000 annually, with EIT encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical, materials emphasis, or related.
• Possess EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Prior professional consulting experience desired.
• Proficiency in field-testing and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform various field and laboratory tests.
• Work independently on assignments of limited scope and with engineers on larger projects.
• Prepare proposals for geotechnical and material testing projects.
• Manage basic geotechnical and material testing projects.
• Maintain client communications and build client relations.
• Develop solutions, make recommendations, and prepare engineering reports for review.
• Observe construction in progress and report to project engineer.
• Gain experience relevant to obtain Professional Engineer license.

Skills

Driver's license

Field testing

Report writing

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Braun Intertec Corporation in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our geotechnical and materials testing team. The successful candidate will perform field and laboratory testing and contribute to project proposals and reports.

This role offers training, mentoring, and opportunities to obtain professional licensure; travel up to 25% and a compensation range of $50,000 to $74,000 annually, with EIT encouraged.