Geotechnical Senior Staff Engineer

Terracon•Austin, TX

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, making recommendations, developing plans and specifications, observing and inspecting construction, and preparing or reviewing related reports. 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 reports. Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Projects may involve sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This mid-level engineering professional manages and executes small- to medium-sized projects and, at times, more complex projects. The role develops scopes of work for routine projects, prepares project documents and estimates, analyzes data, coordinates field investigations and laboratory testing, develops recommendations, and makes design adaptations. The engineer works with senior-level project managers, advises junior team members, supervises field and support staff, and interacts with clients and project teams. The position works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) credential, or 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.
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work and maintain consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small- to medium-sized projects and sometimes more complex projects.
Develop scopes of work for routine projects.
Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis.
Coordinate and supervise field investigations and laboratory testing, evaluate the resulting data, and develop recommendations.
Develop plans and schedules, and conduct or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work with senior-level project managers to gain project management and engineering experience.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Prepare work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior-level professionals on routine projects.
Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
Supervise field staff, including graduate and field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff, and other support personnel.
Interact with clients and project teams to develop scopes of services and communicate project progress.
Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications; research and resolve design and construction problems.
Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.