Terracon

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon$85K — $110K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 8-11 years of experience in a relevant field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record may be required.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety efforts and ensure team adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Monitor and drive continuous quality improvement on projects.
  • Guarantee quality standards in project and proposal delivery.
  • Assess project-related risks and implement protective measures for the Company.
  • Provide senior-level technical direction for complex projects.
  • Conceptualize initial designs for major project phases or lead engineering on moderate scope projects.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate conventional and complex engineering work.
  • Supervise innovative investigation techniques and oversee technical report analysis.
  • Facilitate technical training and decisions on technology issues.
  • Lead marketing, sales, and business development efforts.
  • Supervise junior engineers and technical support personnel on projects.
  • Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours and work-from-home options when applicable.
  • Supportive company culture focused on safety and quality.
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

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • 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.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
  • Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
  • Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
  • Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
  • Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
  • Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
  • Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.


  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 8-11 years' experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status 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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