Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, development of plans and specifications, construction observation and inspection, and preparation and review of related reports. Review drawings and construction for 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, and assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports. Apply sound geotechnical engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may support existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This is a developing geotechnical engineering role with assignments designed to build knowledge and abilities. The engineer assists with research, data collection, field observation and inspection, and field and laboratory testing; prepares reports or sections of reports; evaluates mostly routine laboratory and field data; consults with technical colleagues and a supervisor on routine and less complex projects; and may perform basic calculations and engineering analysis. The role drafts routine proposals, assists with more complex proposals, performs plan drafting using CAD software, and may work with engineering technician crews on project-site testing, observations, and data gathering, preparing daily reports of activities and findings. The position works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

  • Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) qualification, or the ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen, supporting consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
  • Assist with research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing.
  • Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports, and evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
  • Consult with technical colleagues and a supervisor on routine and less complex projects; perform basic calculations and engineering analysis as applicable.
  • Draft routine proposals and assist in preparing more complex proposals.
  • Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
  • Work with engineering technician crews on testing, observations, and data gathering at project sites, and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
  • Perform or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; develop plans and specifications; observe and inspect work; and prepare or review related reports as assigned.
  • Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications; prepare proposals and cost estimates; track project progress and budgets; recommend changes; and research and resolve design and construction problems.
  • Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
  • Communicate engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
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