Terracon

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Terracon$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 4-9 years of relevant geotechnical experience
  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse team members
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute geotechnical engineering projects of moderate size and complexity
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate, and perform field investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations
  • Prepare and review proposals, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance
  • Analyze laboratory and field data and incorporate findings into technical reports
  • Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to clients and project teams
  • Review project deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field staff
  • Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and proposal preparation
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a team focused on innovation
  • Access to industry-leading geotechnical data and technology
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Involvement in diverse projects that contribute to sustainability
  • Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Multiple Iowa Locations Available
Ames • Dubuque • Cedar Rapids • Cedar Falls • Bettendorf • Des Moines

In this role, you'll perform and oversee geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, design recommendations, project planning, reporting, and construction observation. You'll collaborate directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from proposal through completion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute geotechnical engineering projects of moderate size and complexity.
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate, and perform field investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
  • Prepare and review proposals, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance.
  • Analyze laboratory and field data and incorporate findings into technical reports.
  • Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to clients and project teams.
  • Review project deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field staff.
  • Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 4-9 years of relevant geotechnical experience
  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse team members
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history


About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

About Terracon

Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
Learn more about Terracon
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$800 million
NASDAQ

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