About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This position offers hands-on geotechnical experience combining fieldwork, lab testing, report preparation, client coordination, and construction observation. You will work with experienced engineers and drill crews on infrastructure, commercial development, transportation, and earthwork projects.

• Travel to project sites to support geotechnical investigations and construction observation activities
• Work alongside drill crews to observe subsurface explorations and obtain soil and rock samples
• Perform or assist with laboratory testing of geotechnical samples and document results
• Prepare and maintain boring logs, field documentation, and photo logs
• Assist in developing exploration plans, coordinating field activities, and scheduling
• Support proposal preparation, project scheduling, and traffic control planning as needed
• Coordinate project logistics and schedules with clients, contractors, and inspectors
• Assist in geotechnical report writing and interpretation of field and laboratory data
• Observe earthwork, grading, and construction activities to verify compliance with project requirements
• Use Microsoft Office and internal engineering software to document findings and prepare deliverables
• Work toward increased project responsibility and professional development under senior engineer mentorship

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical focus preferred)
• 0–3+ years relevant geotechnical or civil engineering experience
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with clients and contractors
• Comfortable with field work, lifting sample equipment, and travel to project sites

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Preferred / Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or actively pursuing)
• Previous experience with soil/rock sampling, boring logs, and lab testing methods
• Familiarity with geotechnical report writing and common engineering software

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Compensation & Benefits

• Entry-level pay range: $65,000 ($32/hr) to $75,000 ($36/hr)
• Senior-level pay range: $110,000 to $130,000+
• Competitive benefits depend on the hiring client and may include medical, dental, retirement plans, and paid time off. Specific benefit details will be provided by the hiring client during offer discussions.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite and field-based work)
• Travel required to local/regional project sites; frequent day trips and occasional multi-day assignments possible

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Why This Role

This is a strong early-career opportunity for engineers seeking practical geotechnical field and office experience under experienced mentors. You’ll gain exposure to site investigation methods, lab testing, construction observation, and client-facing deliverables — a solid step toward EIT/PE progression and specialized geotechnical roles.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Careertakes and our client are committed to inclusive hiring. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process because of a disability, please notify Careertakes so we can work with the hiring client to support your needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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