Seller-Doer PE Engineer: Build Clients & Seal Reports

Construction Material Testing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks licensed Professional Engineers who are comfortable in both a contractor's office and field review, capable of developing client relationships and sealing geotechnical reports. The role combines business development with engineering workload, with compensation tied to revenue and a strong emphasis on client retention.

The position requires active PE licensure, 6+ years in materials testing/geotechnical, and a proven ability to bring in work.

Qualifications

• Active PE license in civil, geotechnical, or structural.
• 6+ years in construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, or special inspection with client-facing responsibility.
• Proven track record of bringing in work or credible plan to do so.
• Comfortable pricing, negotiating, and saying no to bad contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a book of clients—general contractors, owners, developers, and design firms—for materials testing, special inspection, and geotechnical services.
• Scope, price, and write proposals; negotiate terms; convert opportunities into signed work.
• Serve as engineer of record on won projects: review data, resolve failures, seal reports and letters.
• Direct technicians and inspectors; coordinate with the laboratory on testing schedules.
• Represent the company at owner meetings, pre-construction meetings, and industry events.

Skills

Client-facing

Business development

Pricing

Negotiation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks licensed Professional Engineers who are comfortable in both a contractor's office and field review, capable of developing client relationships and sealing geotechnical reports. The role combines business development with engineering workload, with compensation tied to revenue and a strong emphasis on client retention.

The position requires active PE licensure, 6+ years in materials testing/geotechnical, and a proven ability to bring in work.