Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & PE Path

Construction Material Testing; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Staff Engineer to gain exposure across geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers. You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, learning to make precise recommendations supported by data.

There is mentorship and exam support toward licensure; travel to project sites is involved, with field and office time balanced in a dynamic schedule.

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

Geotechnical investigations

Materials testing

Forensic practice

Report writing

Mentorship

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Staff Engineer to gain exposure across geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers. You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic work, learning to make precise recommendations supported by data.

There is mentorship and exam support toward licensure; travel to project sites is involved, with field and office time balanced in a dynamic schedule.