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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Experienced Staff Engineer

Full-Time
$73k - $109k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Duluth, MN, USA
In PersonLimited travel, approximately 5–10% of work time, primarily within Minnesota, with occasional travel outside the state.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • At least 2 years of prior professional consulting experience, or 2 years of experience with an advanced degree (MS or PhD).
  • A current driver's license and EIT certification are required.
  • Must be able to obtain PE licensure within 12–24 months.
  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform data analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to understand and apply various mechanical concepts and principles.
  • Ability to use software to solve engineering problems with direction.
  • Ability to meet the listed physical demands and work in jobsite environments, including outdoor conditions and uneven walking surfaces.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct routine geotechnical site observations, construction inspections, and field testing with limited oversight.
  • Perform routine laboratory testing, analysis, and curation with limited oversight, and instruct less experienced personnel.
  • Prepare reports and document project data with regular direction.
  • Maintain client communication, build relationships, and anticipate and meet client needs.
  • Prepare proposals for routine geotechnical and material testing projects with direction.
  • Manage small to medium-sized, low to moderate complexity construction materials testing projects.
  • Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methods and standards under the direction of more senior engineers.
  • Develop solutions, make recommendations, and prepare engineering reports for simple projects for review by senior engineers.
  • Complete safety training as required and consistently communicate project safety requirements to all team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Geotechnical experience is preferred.
  • Experience with geotechnical analytical software is preferred.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity