Terracon

Senior Engineering Consultant

Terracon$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience, including advanced study and research in the field.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Service Line Director Committee approval and Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status or recognized technical SME required.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and enforce safety initiatives and accountability across teams.
  • Monitor and ensure continuous quality improvement for projects and proposals.
  • Manage project risks, ensuring contracts are signed before work begins.
  • Lead as a senior consulting expert, providing advanced engineering solutions.
  • Supervise design engineering activities for large-scale projects with unique challenges.
  • Identify and acquire new clients for consulting services, enhancing business development.
  • Contribute to technical publications and represent the company in professional forums.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors including public works, energy, and transportation.
  • Access to a vast array of historical geotechnical data and advanced technologies.
  • Collaboration with a large team of skilled professionals and specialists.
  • Active participation in professional organizations and committees.
  • Recognition and potential for industry leadership as an expert in major engineering disciplines.
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

  • Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Ensure quality practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.
  • Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices. Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.
  • Senior Consulting level engineering professional who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts and principles for a major engineering discipline.
  • Provide leadership, direction and promote a state-of-the art approach for a major engineering discipline of the firm.
  • Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
  • Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
  • Plan, organize and supervise design engineering activities for major projects of large scale and complexity.
  • Provides consultation on quality issues.
  • Act as expert witness on behalf of company to clients or representing company in litigation or court proceedings.
  • Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
  • Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
  • Publish technical articles, present technical papers and training seminars to technical groups to promote the professional image and reputation of the company.
  • Known in the industry as an expert in a major engineering discipline.
  • Maintain leadership level influence with appropriate technical committees and societies. Actively participate in professional organizations.


  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 20 years' experience which may include advanced study and research in field.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Service Line Director Committee approval required
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME).


  • 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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