Senior Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Terracon•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Provides geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing field investigations, engineering analyses and calculations, developing recommendations, designing plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work, and preparing and reviewing related reports. The role reviews drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications, prepares proposals and cost estimates, monitors project progress and budgets, recommends changes, resolves design and construction problems, and evaluates laboratory and field data for reports. The engineer applies geotechnical engineering principles and communicates complex issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Projects may span public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors. This mid-level role manages and executes small to medium projects and occasionally more complex projects. It develops scopes for routine projects, coordinates project work and investigations, makes design recommendations, and prepares proposals, reports, plans, estimates, specifications, and other project documents. The position works with a senior-level project manager to build project management and engineering experience, advises junior team members, supervises field and support staff, and communicates with clients and project teams. 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) certification required.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
A valid driver’s license with an 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; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns to management.
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work and maintain consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small to medium projects and, at times, more complex projects.
Develop scopes of work for routine projects and prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analyses.
Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, data evaluation, and development of recommendations.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work with senior-level project managers to develop project management and engineering experience.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
Prepare work scopes, 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.
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.
Perform or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design, observation, inspection, and preparation and review of related reports.