Staff Engineer

Terracon•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Provides engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Work may include leading or performing field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparing or reviewing reports. The role reviews drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications, prepares proposals and cost estimates, tracks project progress and budgets, recommends changes, and researches and resolves design and construction problems. It also assigns and evaluates laboratory or field data for reports and communicates engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Projects may involve public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors. This proficient engineering professional manages and executes small, minimally complex projects, assists with scopes of work and project documents, performs data analysis and engineering calculations for PE review, and coordinates or supervises field investigations and laboratory testing. The role works closely with a senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to develop engineering and project-management experience, and operates under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

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 on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety 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 documents.
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of data.
Develop plans and schedules, and conduct or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work with the senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain 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.
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; research and resolve design and construction problems.
Prepare and review reports, and assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
Track and evaluate project progress and budgets, and recommend changes.