Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients, including performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; designing and developing plans and specifications; observing and inspecting work; and writing, preparing, and reviewing related reports.
• Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress and budgets, and recommend changes.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
• Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non‑technical clients and project teams.
• Provide services for existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre‑task planning; and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen, delivering consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity, assisting in developing scopes of work, preparing cost estimates, specifications, and other project‑related documents.
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for Professional Engineer review.
• Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
• Develop plans, schedules, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior‑level project managers and the Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for review by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepare work scopes, proposals, reports, and plan investigations for approval by senior‑level professionals.
• May supervise field staff, including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff, and other support personnel.
• Interact with clients and project teams in developing scopes of services and communicating project progress.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.