Traveling Staff Engineer - Geologist/Geotechnical

Braun Intertec Corporation•Dallas, MN

25d

About The Position

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Traveling Staff Engineer or Geologist to support renewable energy, infrastructure, and mission critical projects. The position involves frequent travel to remote job sites and work on large-scale, fast-paced developments that can involve complex geotechnical challenges. The role includes field investigations and testing, oversight and coordination of field personnel, review of field logs and samples, quality control, and communication with project leads, regional operations, and clients. The employee will work independently on assignments of limited scope with Senior review and help meet client expectations and market-sector goals. Expected travel is 60 to 90%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical, civil, or a related engineering field, or in Geology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong organization and customer service skills.
Ability to meet or exceed client expectations in a time-critical, dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Valid driver’s license.
Expected travel of 60 to 90%.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of construction materials testing or geotechnical engineering experience; preferred but not required.
Previous experience with large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

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.
Review the quality of work performed by assigned staff and identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external project quality issues.
Coordinate staff, resources, and workloads with regional operations.
Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded and support client relationships and 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 and mission critical projects.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Perform geotechnical field activities, including pile load testing, field electrical resistivity testing, and soil logging.
Apply a thorough understanding of pile load testing procedures.
Communicate project progress and emerging issues to team members.
Create, maintain, and communicate project budgets.