Staff Engineer - Geologist/Geotechnical

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.
 

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Traveling Staff Engineer or Geologist to join our team. This role involves frequent travel to support renewable energy, infrastructure, and mission critical projects.

Come join a growing team-$3,000.00 sign on bonus!!

Renewable energy and infrastructure projects are large‑scale developments that generate electricity and move it across long distances. These are utility‑scale projects that require engineering, construction, and grid‑integration work to expand and strengthen the energy system.

Mission critical projects are land‑intensive developments that create unique geotechnical challenges, such as major grade changes, heavily loaded structures, complex below‑grade utility and duct bank networks, and fast‑paced construction schedules. Their speed and complexity demand close oversight to quickly identify and resolve issues, reduce risk for all stakeholders, and provide the technical expertise needed to exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform oversight of other field personnel on remote job sites.
• Perform various field testing and observations at remote job sites.
• Assist field operations on remote projects with technician training and review.
• Closely coordinate field observations with 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 work performed by assigned staff; identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external quality issues on projects.
• Coordinate with regional operations to effectively coordinate staff, resources, and workloads.
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Support client relationships to effectively achieve power, renewables, and mission critical market-sector goals and strategies.
• Must be action oriented, able to effectively/efficiently manage time, and able to learn quickly.

Essential Field Duties:

• Conduct geological field investigations, including mapping, sampling, and logging.

• Analyze rock, soil, groundwater, and geophysical data.

• Prepare technical reports, maps, and cross-sections.

• Support renewables and mission critical projects.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform various field activities on geotechnical projects including, but not limited to, pile load testing, field electrical resistivity testing, and soil logging.

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of pile load testing (PLT) procedure.

• Communicate with members of the team on project progress and issues that arise.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess 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

Required Experience:

• ​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%.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Compensation Range:

$50,000.00 - $74,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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