Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field Work, Forensics, PE Path

Construction Material Testing; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will observe drilling, classify samples, and draft reports, while advancing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

You will coordinate field crews, manage data reduction, and contribute to project success on varied sites, with rigorous writing standards and practical

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related.
• EIT certification 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

Field-willing

Clear technical writing

Geotechnical interest

Materials interest

Forensic practice interest

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will observe drilling, classify samples, and draft reports, while advancing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

You will coordinate field crews, manage data reduction, and contribute to project success on varied sites, with rigorous writing standards and practical