ESP is currently seeking a Geotechnical & Materials Testing Staff Professional / Engineer with experience in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Construction Materials Testing/Special Inspection oversight for our Raleigh, North Carolina operations. The Project Manager will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients.
Responsibilities:
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The Staff Professional/Engineer will be involved in all phases of a project including proposal preparation, managing leading and/or performing field engineering and testing, engineering analysis, report writing, consultation, invoice preparation, client contact and correspondence.
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Technical analysis and reporting
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Review of deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with loss prevention policies and company standards
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Providing oversight and mentorship to field staff
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Client management duties
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Review project plans, specifications and construction to verify compliance with project documents
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Develop scope, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress/budgets, and recommend changes
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Providing consultation/evaluation for field related concerns
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Performing engineering field evaluations and inspections
Position expectations include technical abilities in some or all the following:
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Shallow and deep foundation analysis
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Pavement design and analysis
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Slope stability analysis
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Interpretation of laboratory test data
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Construction materials testing procedures
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Special Inspection procedures and requirements
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline
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EIT is preferred
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0-5 years of experience
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Strong written/verbal communication skills
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Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
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Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
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401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
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PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
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VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
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Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
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Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
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Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
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Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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Education Reimbursement Opportunities
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Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
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Referral Bonuses
