Geotechnical Staff Engineer

About the role

Terracon's Columbus, GA office is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to support projects in the area. The position offers opportunities to contribute to a strong technical team, build client relationships, and grow the consulting engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations
• Design and develop plans and specifications
• Observe and inspect projects
• Write, prepare, and review related reports
• Review drawings and construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates
• Track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes
• Research and resolve design and construction problems
• Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports
• Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams
• Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents
• Analyze data, perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review
• Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data
• Develop plans, schedules, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record
• Prepare work scope, proposals, and reports and plan investigations for approval by senior level professionals
• Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff, and other support personnel
• Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience