Materials Testing Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE Licence Support

Career Progression

PTO

Benefits Package

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Ferndale, MI is seeking a Materials Testing Engineer to lead site inspections and deliver practical solutions on active construction projects.

You will produce professional reports, support PE licence progression, and collaborate with a supportive team to build a long-term career within the firm.

The role offers a defined career path toward senior leadership, with emphasis on hands-on field work, quality control, and clear project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineer with construction field experience hard skills and capability to turn findings into clear professional reports.
• Must be able to review construction works as part of quality control and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections across active construction projects, identifying and resolving issues
• Review construction works as part of quality control
• Produce clear reports and recommendations that guide project decisions and contractor actions

Skills

Site inspections

Quality control

Report writing

Construction field experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Materials Testing Engineer

Ferndale, Michigan

$70,000 - $100,000 + PE Licence Support + Career Progression + PTO + Benefits Package

Are you a Civil Engineer looking for a clear path to Senior Engineer and ultimately Division Manager within a growing and ambitious engineering firm? Do you want to join a company that actively invests in its people, rewards performance, and offers genuine long-term progression as the business expands?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established civil and geotechnical engineering firm with a strong pipeline of work and clear routes into senior leadership roles.

In this role, it's the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and being out on site. You'll take ownership of inspections across active construction projects, working on real-time issues as they arise and helping to drive practical solutions. You'll also turn your findings into clear, professional reports and recommendations that directly influence project outcomes. This is a hands-on, inspection-led role offering variety, responsibility, and exposure across live builds.

This position would suit a Civil Engineer with construction field experience who is looking to develop their technical expertise and build a long-term career within a supportive team environment.

Role

• Carry out site inspections across active construction projects, identifying and resolving issues
• Review construction works as part of quality control
• Produce clear reports and recommendations that guide project decisions and contractor actions

Reference Number: BBBH274828

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.