Staff Engineer: Geotechnical Design & Field Lead

UES; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Staff Engineer in the Montgomery, AL area to plan, design, and direct engineering testing projects including predevelopment and geotechnical design support. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will analyze data, prepare technical reports, and inspect sites to ensure conformance with specifications and safety standards. This position blends fieldwork with office duties in a dynamic geotechnical environment.

Qualifications

• E.I.T certification is required.
• P.E. licensure potential (able to earn P.E.).
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting findings.
• Understanding of construction methods, site safety, and environmental regulations is helpful.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in field and office and travel to project sites.
• Team player with proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and directs engineering testing projects.
• Evaluates cost and feasibility from data analysis.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests to plan and design.
• Prepares reports, specs, plans, testing schedules.
• Inspects construction sites to ensure compliance.
• Uses CAD/engineering software to prepare documents.
• Directs project-site activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Field & office work

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering

Job description

UES is seeking a Staff Engineer in the Montgomery, AL area to plan, design, and direct engineering testing projects including predevelopment and geotechnical design support. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will analyze data, prepare technical reports, and inspect sites to ensure conformance with specifications and safety standards. This position blends fieldwork with office duties in a dynamic geotechnical environment.