Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field to Reports, Path to PE

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to perform geotechnical investigations, oversee materials testing programs, and contribute to forensic assignments. You'll draft reports and progress toward PE licensure under mentor engineers.

This role blends field and office work across projects, with mentorship and exam support to advance licensure while expanding hands-on experience in geotechnical, materials, and forensic practice.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• EIT certificate or exam scheduled.
• Field‑willing: able to work on active projects and in varying weather.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and observe drilling and field testing programs.
• Review and reduce laboratory data.
• Draft geotechnical and materials reports.
• Support forensic investigations, coring, and distress evaluations.
• Coordinate field crews and laboratory scheduling on projects.
• Progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Skills

EIT certificate

Field-willing

Clear technical writing

Interest in geotechnical, materials,or

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to perform geotechnical investigations, oversee materials testing programs, and contribute to forensic assignments. You'll draft reports and progress toward PE licensure under mentor engineers.

This role blends field and office work across projects, with mentorship and exam support to advance licensure while expanding hands-on experience in geotechnical, materials, and forensic practice.