Senior Engineer

Terracon•Columbia, SC

10d

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 analyses, calculations, and recommendations; developing plans and specifications; observing and inspecting work; and preparing, writing, and 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 engineering issues 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. As a senior-level engineering professional, provide technical direction for routine, unique, and complex projects. Conceptualize the initial design or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project, or take overall responsibility for engineering work on a project of moderate scope. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices and potentially complex or conflicting design requirements. Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques, supervise analysis and recommendations in written client reports, and provide technical review of reports. Lead technical training, make informed decisions about state-of-the-art technology, and provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development. Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects and serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. Lead team safety efforts, model a safe work environment, promote pre-task planning, and ensure compliance with safety rules and guidelines. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices, pursue continuous quality improvement, and ensure consistent quality in project and proposal delivery. Understand project-related risks and company risk policies and take steps to protect the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 8–11 years’ experience.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and consulting services, including field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design, plans and specifications, observation, inspection, and preparation or review of reports.
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.
Lead safety efforts, model safe practices, promote pre-task planning, and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Monitor and promote quality standards, practices, and continuous improvement; provide consistent quality in project and proposal delivery.
Understand project-related risks and company risk policies and help protect the Company.
Provide technical direction and conceptualize design or investigative approaches for project phases or projects.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work, including work involving complex or conflicting design requirements.
Review complex investigations, supervise analysis and written recommendations, and provide technical review of reports.
Lead technical training and make informed decisions regarding state-of-the-art technology.
Provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development.
Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.