Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Terracon•Boise, ID

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include performing or leading field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparing and reviewing 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. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports. Apply sound 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 engineering professional manages and executes small, minimally complex projects and assists with routine project scopes, estimates, specifications, and other project documents. The role performs data analysis and engineering calculations 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 closely with a senior-level project manager and the Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience. Design recommendations and modifications are prepared for review by the Professional Engineer of Record. The role also prepares scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for senior-level approval, may supervise field and laboratory personnel, and communicates with clients and project teams about service scopes and 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’ experience.
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 concerns to management.
Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity and assist in developing scopes of work for routine projects.
Assist with 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 related data.
Develop, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work with a 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 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 service scopes and communicate project progress.
Perform or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparation or 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.
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.