Terracon

Project Engineer

Terracon$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • 5-8 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable record may be required.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules and report safety concerns during projects.
  • Lead quality monitoring and improvement efforts on projects.
  • Ensure consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery.
  • Manage phases of projects that are moderately complex.
  • Independently handle various projects or segments of larger projects.
  • Plan and coordinate phases of assigned project work.
  • Assist senior project managers to gain experience for larger projects.
  • Make recommendations on design and construction modifications.
  • Prepare and review proposals and reports of varying complexity.
  • Perform quality control review of proposals by others.
  • Evaluate complex field and laboratory data for reporting.
  • Advise junior project team members as a technical mentor.
  • Communicate project scope, progress, and recommendations to clients.
  • Write complex engineering reports detailing services and findings.
  • Participate in marketing and business development efforts.
  • Supervise and mentor graduate and field engineering staff.
  • Begin certification process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Engagement in a diverse range of sectors and projects.
  • Mentorship from senior-level project managers.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and 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 be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
  • Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
  • Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
  • Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
  • Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
  • Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.
  • Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
  • Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
  • Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
  • Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
  • Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
  • Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
  • Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
  • Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.


  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 5-8 years' experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • 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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