Staff Engineer

Terracon•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, developing recommendations, preparing plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work, and writing, preparing, and reviewing related reports. Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track project progress and budgets, recommend changes, and research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports. Apply engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may support existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. This proficient engineering professional manages and executes small, minimally complex projects and assists with routine project scopes, cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents. The role analyzes data and performs calculations and analysis for Professional Engineer review; conducts, coordinates, or supervises field investigations and laboratory testing; and develops, schedules, conducts, or coordinates assigned project phases. The employee works with a senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience. Design recommendations and modifications are prepared for review by the Professional Engineer of Record. Work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans are prepared for approval by senior professionals. The role may supervise field and support personnel, interact with clients and project teams, and works under a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 1–3 years’ 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 issues or concerns to management.
Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity.
Assist in developing scopes of work for routine projects and preparing cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for Professional Engineer review.
Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of related data.
Develop, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work closely with a senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
Prepare work scopes, proposals, reports, and investigation plans for approval by senior-level professionals.
May supervise field staff, including graduate or 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.