Staff Engineer, Geotechnical

Overview

Conduct field & lab geotechnical testing, prepare reports, and support projects

Key Responsibilities

• geotechnical testing
• material testing
• field testing
• lab testing
• project management
• client communication

Tasks

-Manage basic geotechnical and material testing projects -Work independently on specific assignments of limited scope and with engineers and on larger projects as a team member -Observe construction in progress and reports to project engineer -Perform various field and laboratory tests -Develops solutions, makes recommendations, and prepares engineering reports for review -Prepare proposals for geotechnical and material testing projects -Maintain client communications and build client relations -Perform field related services at least 50% of time

Requirements

• civil engineering
• geotechnical
• eit
• communication
• consulting
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Good written and verbal communication skills -Valid driver's license and clean driving record -Prior professional consulting experience desired, up to four years -Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical, materials emphasis, or related -Geotechnical experience preferred -Possess EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months -Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 75 lbs. periodically -Proficiency in field-testing & report writing experience -Travel up to 25% of time

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Benefits

-Gain experience relevant to work toward obtaining Professional Engineer license

About Braun Intertec Corporation

-Founded in 1957 by Jack Braun in his home, the firm began as a humble soil-testing provider and steadily expanded across the Midwest. -Over decades, it added geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, drilling, geospatial services, nondestructive examination, and materials testing. -Headquartered in Minneapolis, it now operates across 14 states, serving both public and private clients nationwide. -Notable work includes environmental site assessments, highway interchange testing, levee restoration after the 2008 floods, and nondestructive testing on historic artifacts. -The firm’s acquisitions—like Edwards‑Pitman Environmental and several geoscience groups—enhanced its reach in compliance, permitting and environmental remediation. -Typical projects span highways, schools, industrial sites, hydroelectric facilities, fulfillment centers, and flood control infrastructure. -A standout moment: testing a Titanic whistle in 1999 underscored both its technical depth and adventurous scope.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report required