Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Field & Project Lead

ESP Associates, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. located in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Staff Professional/Engineer to provide engineering and consulting services in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing. The candidate will be involved in managing field engineering tasks, performing technical analysis, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, 0-5 years of experience, and the ability to pass a drug screen. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform field engineering and testing.
• Conduct technical analysis and reporting.
• Provide mentorship to field staff.
• Review project compliance with standards.
• Prepare proposals and track project budgets.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Materials Testing

Field Engineering

Technical Analysis

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

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Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer

GE-GTI-RAL Regular Full-Time Morrisville, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5443

ESP is currently seeking a Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer with experience in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Construction Materials Testing/Special Inspection oversight for our Raleigh, North Carolina operations. The Project Manager will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients.

Responsibilities:

• The Staff Professional/Engineer will be involved in all phases of a project including proposal preparation, managing leading and/or performing field engineering and testing, engineering analysis, report writing, consultation, invoice preparation, client contact and correspondence.
• Technical analysis and reporting
• Review of deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with loss prevention policies and company standards
• Providing oversight and mentorship to field staff
• Review project plans, specifications and construction to verify compliance with project documents
• Develop scope, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress/budgets, and recommend changes
• Providing consultation/evaluation for field related concerns
• Performing engineering field evaluations and inspections

Position expectations include technical abilities in some or all the following:

• Shallow and deep foundation analysis
• Pavement design and analysis
• Slope stability analysis
• Interpretation of laboratory test data
• Special Inspection procedures and requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline
• EIT is preferred
• 0-5 years of experience
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)