Geotechnical Staff Engineer – Field Work & PE Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Chesapeake, VA is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers.

You will plan drilling, review laboratory data, draft geotechnical and materials reports, support forensic investigations, and coordinate field crews while progressing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certificate or exam date scheduled.
• Strong technical writing and field-willing attitude.

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

Technical writing

Field testing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Chesapeake, VA is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed engineers.

You will plan drilling, review laboratory data, draft geotechnical and materials reports, support forensic investigations, and coordinate field crews while progressing toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.