Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field & Lab to PE

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Knoxville seeks staff engineers to gain exposure across geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, log borings, reduce data, write geotechnical and materials reports, and coordinate field crews with mentorship toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related.
• 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.

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Field-willing

Clear technical writing

Interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Knoxville seeks staff engineers to gain exposure across geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, log borings, reduce data, write geotechnical and materials reports, and coordinate field crews with mentorship toward PE licensure.