Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Field Work to Reports, PE Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers who will gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. This role offers hands‑on experience from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

Responsibilities include planning and observing drilling and field testing, reducing and reviewing laboratory data, drafting geotechnical and materials reports, supporting

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

Technical writing

Field work

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers who will gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. This role offers hands‑on experience from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

Responsibilities include planning and observing drilling and field testing, reducing and reviewing laboratory data, drafting geotechnical and materials reports, supporting