Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Fieldwork to PE Licensure

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. You will rotate through geotechnical investigation, materials programs, and forensic assignments, with mentorship toward PE licensure and exam support.

A valid driver’s license and field capability on construction sites are required.

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

Field-willing

Clear technical writing

Interest in geotechnical/materals/for

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certificate or exam scheduled

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking staff engineers to gain exposure to geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. You will rotate through geotechnical investigation, materials programs, and forensic assignments, with mentorship toward PE licensure and exam support.

A valid driver’s license and field capability on construction sites are required.