Geotechnical Staff Engineer
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, calculations and recommendations; designing and developing plans and specifications; observation and inspection; and writing, preparing and reviewing reports related to the services provided. 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. 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. The role manages and executes small, minimally complex projects, assists with routine project scopes, and performs engineering calculations and analyses for Professional Engineer review. Work is performed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer, in close collaboration with senior project managers and the Professional Engineer of Record.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 1–3 years’ experience.
- 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 for 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-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 plans and schedules, and conduct or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
- Work closely 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; research and resolve design and construction problems.
- Prepare and review reports, and assign, review and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
- Track and evaluate project progress and budgets, recommend changes, and communicate engineering issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
