Staff Engineer (EIT): Geotechnical Engineering | Construction Materials TestingDirect HireGlen Allen, VA Position OverviewSeeking an Engineer in Training (EIT) to support geotechnical engineering services and construction materials testing projects throughout Central Virginia. This position works closely with licensed professional engineers, project managers, and field technicians on both public and private sector projects. The EIT role is designed for a motivated early-career engineer who wants hands-on exposure to field operations, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, report preparation, and client coordination while progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure. Responsibilities
Support geotechnical engineering investigations including subsurface explorations and soil evaluations
Perform and observe field testing for soils, concrete, and masonry
Assist with special inspections and third-party inspection services
Review field reports, test data, and laboratory results for accuracy and completeness
Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, and draft reports under PE supervision
Coordinate with field technicians, laboratory staff, project managers, and clients
Assist with project scheduling, documentation, and quality control
Comply with company procedures, safety requirements, and professional standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
Entry-level to three years of relevant engineering or construction-related experience
Valid driver’s license with a positive driving record
Ability to perform field work and lift materials up to 50 pounds as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing
Familiarity with laboratory and field testing procedures
Exposure to construction plans, specifications, and technical reports
Experience working on active construction sites
Numbers & Facts
Location
Glen Allen, VA
Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Concreteunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Materials Testingunmatched
Construction Planningunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
Geotechnical Engineeringunmatched
Geotechnical Investigationunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Masonryunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Subsurface/Underground Explorationunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Test Dataunmatched
Test Labunmatched
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