Traveling Staff Engineer – Geologist/Geotechnical

. Perform oversight of other field personnel on remote job sites .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform oversight of other field personnel on remote job sites
Perform field testing and observations at remote job sites
Assist field operations on remote projects with technician training and review
Coordinate field observations with the engineering project lead
Review field logs and soil samples for classification and boring log preparation
Work independently on specific assignments of limited scope with Senior review
Perform quality review of assigned staff’s work and resolve quality issues
Coordinate with regional operations to manage staff, resources, and workloads
Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded
Support client relationships and power, renewables, and mission critical market-sector goals
Conduct geological field investigations, including mapping, sampling, and logging
Analyze rock, soil, groundwater, and geophysical data
Prepare technical reports, maps, and cross-sections
Support renewable energy, infrastructure, and mission critical projects
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Perform pile load testing, field electrical resistivity testing, and soil logging
Communicate project progress and issues to team members

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering field, or Geology required
Two or more years of construction materials testing or geotechnical engineering experience preferred, but not required
Previous experience with large-scale construction projects preferred
Must have a valid driver's license
Expected travel is 60 to 90%
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Strong organization and customer service skills
Ability to exceed client expectations while thriving in a time critical / dynamic work environment
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
Ability to create, maintain, and communicate project budgets
Thorough understanding of pile load testing (PLT) procedure

Comp & perks