Senior Project Engineer - Construction Materials & Inspection

Terracon•Carson, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer provides engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects and clients in Construction Materials & Inspection. The role involves leading or performing field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; developing plans and specifications; observing and inspecting construction; preparing and reviewing reports; and reviewing drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications. The engineer also prepares proposals and cost estimates, tracks project progress and budgets, recommends changes, resolves design and construction problems, and evaluates laboratory or field data for reports. The position requires applying sound engineering principles and communicating complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Work may support existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. As a senior engineering professional, the role provides technical direction for routine and complex projects. Responsibilities include developing the initial design or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project, or overseeing engineering work on a moderately scoped project; planning and coordinating engineering work; reviewing complex investigations and recommendations; and providing technical review of reports. The position also leads technical training, makes decisions informed by current technology, supports marketing, sales, and business development, and supervises less experienced engineers or technical support staff. The role serves as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. The Senior Project Engineer leads team safety efforts, promotes pre-task planning, and supports a safe work environment. The position is also responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement, consistent quality standards for project and proposal delivery, and awareness of project risks and company risk policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Minimum 8–11 years of experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead or perform field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
Design and develop plans and specifications.
Observe and inspect construction and review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare, write, and review reports related to services provided.
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.
Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
Provide technical direction for the production and completion of routine, unique, or complex projects.
Conceptualize initial designs or investigative approaches for major phases of large projects, or oversee engineering work on projects of moderate scope.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work, including work with complex or conflicting design requirements.
Review complex investigations, supervise analyses and written recommendations, and provide technical review of reports.
Lead technical training and make decisions based on state-of-the-art technology issues.
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.
Lead safety efforts, model safe work practices, and promote pre-task planning.
Monitor and promote quality standards and practices, including consistent quality in project and proposal delivery.
Understand project-related risks and follow company risk policies.