Senior Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Terracon•Lagrange, GA

About The Position

Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients across sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. Work may include field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparation and review of reports. Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications; prepare proposals and cost estimates; track project progress and budgets; recommend changes; and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports, applying sound geotechnical engineering principles and communicating complex issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. This mid-level engineering professional manages and executes small to medium projects and, at times, more complex projects. The position develops scopes of work for routine projects; prepares estimates, specifications, and project documents; analyzes data and performs engineering calculations; and coordinates field investigations, laboratory testing, and data evaluation. The role works closely with a senior-level project manager, advises junior project team members, supervises field and support staff, and interacts with clients and project teams to develop service scopes and communicate progress. Work is performed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work and maintain consistent quality standards for proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.
Develop scopes of work for routine projects.
Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis.
Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of data, including development of recommendations.
Develop plans and schedules, conduct assigned project phases, and coordinate detailed project work.
Work with a senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Prepare scopes of work, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior-level professionals on routine projects.
Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
Supervise field staff, including graduate and 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.
Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, and recommendations; develop plans and specifications; conduct observations and inspections; and write, prepare, and review related reports.
Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
Track and evaluate project progress and budgets, recommend changes, and 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.