Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field to PE Path

Construction Material Testing; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed professional engineers. You will build report writing and data interpretation skills while participating in fieldwork on diverse projects.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic tasks, receiving mentorship toward licensure and exam support.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex data clearly.
• Willingness to perform field work on construction sites and drilling operations.
• Interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice and reporting.

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

Fieldwork

Technical writing

Quality-focused

Team coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain broad exposure in geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, and forensic assignments under licensed professional engineers. You will build report writing and data interpretation skills while participating in fieldwork on diverse projects.

You will rotate through geotechnical, materials, and forensic tasks, receiving mentorship toward licensure and exam support.