Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field Projects & Licensure Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in the United States seeks a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field tests, draft reports, support investigations, coordinate crews, and progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000; travel to job sites and field work are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Clear technical writing is required.
• Field-willing: able to work on real projects and in varying weather.
• Experience or interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice helpful.
• Willingness to coordinate field crews and laboratory scheduling.
• Licensure path toward PE with mentorship and exam support.

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

Clear technical writing

Field work readiness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing in the United States seeks a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will plan drilling, observe field tests, draft reports, support investigations, coordinate crews, and progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000; travel to job sites and field work are part of the role.