Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Healthcare

Terracon•Concord, CA

16h

About The Position

Terracon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Geotechnical Healthcare practice, which supports healthcare projects throughout Northern and Central California. The position may be based in the East Bay, South Bay, Lodi, or Sacramento. The engineer will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad range of healthcare projects and clients, including field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparation and review of reports. The role also involves reviewing drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications; preparing proposals and cost estimates; tracking project progress and budgets; resolving design and construction problems; and reviewing laboratory and field data. The role focuses on site characterization, earthwork and foundation design recommendations, ground improvement options, and identifying and managing geotechnical risks that may affect project design, construction costs, or schedules. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer leads safety and quality efforts, directs engineering work and complex investigations, reviews technical reports, trains and mentors team members, and supports project financial management. The position also leads healthcare-sector client development and relationship management, and serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 8–11 years of experience, including healthcare experience.
California Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Experience with HCAI and CGS.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) registration.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, and preparation of recommendations.
Develop designs, plans, and specifications; observe and inspect work; and prepare, write, and review related reports.
Review drawings and construction to confirm compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track 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.
Develop site characterization reports that describe geotechnical and geological site conditions and identify difficult ground conditions or project risks.
Provide geotechnical recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, including planned cuts and fills, construction quantities, potential impacts to improvements, and design and construction guidance.
Provide geotechnical recommendations and supporting documentation for foundation and ground improvement options.
Identify and manage geotechnical risks affecting design, construction costs, or schedules.
Lead team safety efforts and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement and maintain consistent quality standards for project and proposal delivery.
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, including work with complex or conflicting design requirements.
Lead complex and innovative investigations, supervise analysis and formulation of recommendations, and provide technical review of reports.
Lead technical training and make informed decisions on state-of-the-art technology issues.
Mentor and coach project team members to support successful project execution.
Coordinate with project assistants on financial management, invoicing, and collections.
Lead marketing and business development, with a focus on healthcare-sector client development and relationship management.
Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer as required.