Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary :

The Project Engineer will provide geotechnical support, inspections, and materials testing. We are seeking an experienced field professional to perform and oversee earthwork inspections and testing, with the opportunity to grow into a project management and office leadership role. While this position may start in the field, we are especially interested in candidates who are motivated to take on broader responsibilities, including client management and team leadership. This role supports the geotechnical and construction quality assurance teams by performing field and laboratory testing, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Typical duties include full-time field testing and inspection services on active construction projects. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic construction environment.

Duties :

• Planning, scheduling, and conducting construction observations / inspections, geotechnical field investigations, and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Attention to detail with construction observations / inspections , data collection, data management, and record-keeping.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations, including test pits, borings, DCP testing, and sampling.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to resolve issues in the field.
• Maintain proper use, storage, and calibration of field and laboratory equipment (e.g., nuclear density gauge).
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and company protocols.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight travel within the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

Education / Qualifications :

Certifications / Licenses :

At least one of the following requirements must be met for this position :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.