Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field Work & Reports

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will observe ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs, with mentorship toward PE licensure and exam support as you progress.

One week may include logging borings, drafting geotechnical reports, coordinating field crews, and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related.
• EIT certificate 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

Clear technical writing

Field-willing

Geotechnical interest

Materials interest

Forensic practice interest

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Staff Engineer to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under licensed professional engineers. You will observe ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs, with mentorship toward PE licensure and exam support as you progress.

One week may include logging borings, drafting geotechnical reports, coordinating field crews, and