From early-morning planning to field coordination, technical analysis, and team training, no two days are the same for me as a G2 staff engineer. I’m excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what a week in my role really looks like.

Join me this week as I review soil data, write cellular tower reports, collaborate with drillers, and gear up for the busy construction season. This snapshot shows how staff engineers play a key role in coordinating the steps that make projects happen.

Monday

My week kicks off with a review of last Friday’s to-do list and planning for what’s ahead. I review soil data for two cellular tower projects and complete boring logs from another tower job. I enter the data into dIRT, G2’s boring log program, and print the logs for a project manager to review.

To prepare for the upcoming paving and hand-auger boring season, I spend time connecting with field coordinators to identify upcoming work and training needs, and to determine which equipment needs to be replaced and what new equipment is required. I also connect with subcontract drilling companies to schedule two additional cellular tower sites for this week and next before logging off for the day.

Tuesday

Tuesday starts with some light geotechnical lab work and completing subcontract logs for additional projects. I finalize a cellular tower report, submit it to a project manager for review, and then reach out to drillers in Indiana to obtain geotechnical quotes for several additional sites.

Next, I attend a training committee meeting focused on Q1 Rocks (EOS). Our discussion includes ways to improve training methods and resources for team members. After the meeting, I contact a driller in Ohio to schedule geotechnical drilling and finalize drilling instructions.

Continuous improvement is one of our core values here at G2, which is why I volunteer on our training committee. I wrap up today by registering new G2 Flint office staff to complete their required density classes and certifications, then entering their results into Propeller, our Project Management database.

Wednesday

The day begins with calls to geotechnical drilling contractors to notify them that the project site has not yet been staked, delaying drilling at one of the Indiana sites. I prepare two vibration units for mobilization on an upcoming project in Ann Arbor. Once mobilization is set, I enter additional training certifications into Propeller and the staff training checklist.

My focus then shifts to project coordination and planning, including preparing a site plan for a job in Novi and submitting a geotechnical proposal for a project in Coldwater. I review soil samples brought into the lab earlier in the day for a cellular tower project in Macomb, then review the coring schedule for the next two weeks to begin coordinating resources. I finish the day by completing invoices for several projects.

Thursday

Thursday starts with warming up the coring trailers and loading up all equipment for pre-cores for various side streets in Detroit. After I finish the pre-cores, I go to Clarkston to do more pre-cores for a school’s track & field. Due to the project site being covered in a foot of snow, it was cancelled and rescheduled. Life in Michigan!

I come back to the office to wrap up the day by working on geotechnical drilling instructions and performing receiver responsibilities. Receivers review field QC reports before obtaining Professional Engineer approval.

Friday

The morning begins with a receiver meeting to review reports and address any ongoing field issues. I then enter training records for the Flint and Chicago offices into our internal database.

My time is also spent meeting with a field coordinator to discuss future training needs for additional field team members. I prepare drilling instructions and boring logs and provide support to an Ann Arbor field team member by troubleshooting a vibration unit issue while they are on site.

I end the day reviewing the coring schedule and creating a to-do list for the upcoming week.

Week Wrap-Up

Every week is different as a G2 staff engineer. This week consisted of a balance of field support, report development, training, project coordination, and client communication. Each day highlights the role staff engineers play in keeping projects organized and on track.