Staff Engineer, EIT

BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE. At Southern Engineering, we don’t just study the ground beneath us—we build trust, deliver clarity, and solve complex challenges from the ground up.

Southern Engineering is a proven leader and trusted expert in geotechnical engineering, providing consulting and testing services backed by over 25 years of industry experience. We partner with individuals, businesses, and public and private organizations—including healthcare systems, school districts, and municipalities. Our team brings deep geotechnical knowledge, innovative analysis, and real-world application to projects of every size, from small-scale builds to massive mega-projects.

With extensive capabilities in geotechnical engineering, drilling, in-situ and laboratory testing, construction materials testing, and special inspections (IBC Chapter 17), we offer precision, reliability, and results—every time. We’re proud to be a valued resource and trusted partner to those building the future of the Southeast.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: We believe in taking care of our people. We offer health coverage through United Healthcare—including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options. We cover portions for employees and their dependents. Dental and vision? 100% covered for you and your family.

Income Protection: Life happens—we’ve got your back. Southern Engineering provides both short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees.

Retirement Planning: We invest in your future with a 401(k) plan and employer matching, helping you build long-term financial security.

Generous PTO: We value work-life balance and encourage you to take time to recharge. Our PTO policy supports time away when you need it most.

Career Growth & Development: We’re committed to your professional journey. From continuing education to licensing support and mentorship, we provide the resources to help you grow and advance.

Team Culture: Join a close-knit team of experts who take pride in their work and care deeply about delivering quality results. At Southern Engineering, your voice matters, your work is valued, and your growth is supported.

Explore a career at Southern Engineering—where your expertise makes an impact, your development is a priority, and your future is built on solid ground.

Southern Engineering is a multi-disciplined professional services firm that responds to clients with innovative, sustainable solutions.  We strive to create an environment where everyone can excel by providing a supportive atmosphere of entrepreneurial growth to build growing relationships and to take on increasingly complex project opportunities.

As a Staff Engineer, this individual will perform day to day activities required for field construction materials testing and special inspection services, construction materials laboratory materials testing services, and support of geotechnical exploration and engineering services.  We anticipate that the responsibilities will be broad and may include special assignments intended to improve selected aspects of management of the company’s service lines.

Responsibilities include:

Organization / People

• Provide field and laboratory construction materials testing and Special Inspection services.
• Routinely visit project sites to support and engage field staff.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Coordinate and schedule work with clients and contractors,to meet client service, technical, and quality requirements.
• Provide frequent and consistent monitoring and progress of current and upcoming projects.
• Manage CMT equipment, supplies, and fleet.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures and other items as required by the laboratory QMS.

Project Management

• Preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services.
• Maintain project schedule status and communicate with Clients.
• Perform field work. 
• Develop understanding of project-related risk and be familiar with company risk policies
• Support the firm in cross-selling of other services in support of the overall firm and the client’s best interest.
• Display conduct that portrays a positive company brand with name recognition in their field of work and for the company.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required;
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study required;
• Must have E.I.T. or G.I.T. (within 6 months of hire)
• The ability to handle multiple projects and/or internal duties simultaneously;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language, required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (Company will provide Personal Protective Equipment)
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment), required.
• An understanding of professionalism and tact, relative to interaction with all members of the design and construction team, including (but not limited to) site laborers, project owners, site superintendents, architects, design engineers, and project managers.