Project Engineer

Terracon•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing 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 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 engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may support existing or proposed projects across sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This is a fully competent engineering professional role with responsibility for managing detailed phases of moderately sized and complex projects. Independently perform a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects, and plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate assigned project phases. Work with senior-level project managers to gain experience managing more complex and larger projects. Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer and begin the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience.
A valid driver’s license with an 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.
Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; monitor and promote quality standards and practices and maintain consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; independently perform projects or segments of larger projects.
Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and reports for projects of varying complexity; perform quality control reviews of proposals written by others.
Track and evaluate project progress and budgets, and recommend changes.
Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
Research and resolve design and construction problems.
Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members and supervise graduate, field, and project engineering staff.
Interact directly with clients and project teams to develop scopes of services and communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations.
Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
Participate in marketing, sales, and business development.
Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain experience with larger and more complex project management.
Begin the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.