Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Terracon•Columbus, GA

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, design and development of plans and specifications, 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. The role manages and executes small, minimally complex projects and assists with routine scopes of work. It performs engineering calculations and analysis for Professional Engineer review; conducts, coordinates, or supervises field investigations and laboratory testing; and develops, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of project work. The engineer works with senior project managers and the Professional Engineer of Record to develop project management and engineering experience. Design recommendations and modifications are subject to review by the Professional Engineer of Record. The role prepares work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior professionals, and may supervise field and support staff. It interacts with clients and project teams to develop service scopes and communicate project progress. Work is supervised by a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity.
Assist in developing scopes of work for routine projects and preparing cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for Professional Engineer review.
Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of related data.
Develop, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work 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 and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
Prepare work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior-level professionals.
May supervise field staff, including graduate or 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.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track and evaluate project progress and budgets; 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.