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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Senior Engineer

Full-Time
$96k - $144k
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Des Moines, IA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; a master's degree in geotechnical or structural engineering is preferred.
  • Requires 9+ years of experience.
  • Requires PE certification.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and passing an MVR review as required.
  • Requires creative and innovative thinking to resolve high-impact, complex, or cross-department problems.
  • Requires the ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers and apply engineering principles and practices.
  • Requires the ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
  • Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Requires the ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory, including limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
  • Requires the ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.
  • Requires the ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
  • Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Requires the ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team member, manage time effectively, be action-oriented, and learn on the fly.
  • Must meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds, and performing required standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Must complete required safety training and work in compliance with corporate practices and health and safety policies.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
  • Develop and execute whole scopes.
  • Review the engineering work of others.
  • Perform engineering analyses using company and industry methodologies.
  • Make geotechnical recommendations and prepare engineering reports for senior review.
  • Understand and manage client needs through communications and proposal and project work.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Perform routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including becoming familiar with company programs, staff, and operating procedures.
  • Perform civil design calculations, including grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, and utility design, and prepare sketches, technical comparisons, and similar technical work as required by assignments.
  • Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
  • Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects, and recommend necessary changes.
  • Identify complex problems and possible solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
  • Manage project teams, including engineering and field support personnel, efficiently and effectively.
  • Oversee and train or teach Braun Intertec technical practices, and supervise or mentor junior-level staff.
  • Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
  • Prepare field reports documenting contractors' work methods, test results, and interpretation of the tests.
  • Work within established procedures or protocols and remain aware of risks associated with recommendations.
  • Develop an understanding of Braun Intertec services and market them to clients.
  • Complete safety training as required and comply with corporate practices and health and safety policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in geotechnical engineering or structural engineering 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