Staff Engineer

Terracon•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Provides engineering and consulting services across a broad range 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 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, and researches and resolves design and construction problems. It also assigns, reviews, and evaluates laboratory or field data for reports and communicates engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Services may support existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This engineering professional manages and executes small, minimally complex projects, generally under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. The role works with senior project managers and the Professional Engineer of Record to develop project management and engineering experience, and may supervise field and support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns to management.
Demonstrate quality practices and maintain consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity and assist in developing scopes of work for routine projects.
Assist with preparing cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analyses for Professional Engineer review.
Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations and laboratory testing, and evaluate the resulting data.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work with senior-level project managers and the Professional Engineer of Record to develop project management and engineering experience.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for review by the Professional Engineer of Record.
Prepare work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior-level professionals.
Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications; research and resolve design and construction problems.
Monitor and evaluate project progress and budgets, recommend changes, and communicate project progress with clients and project teams.
Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
May supervise field staff and support personnel, including graduate or field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, and laboratory staff.
Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.