Geotechnical Engineer (P.E.)

Terracon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a mid-to-senior level engineer to join their dynamic team in Pittsburgh. This role involves providing engineering and consulting services across a variety of sectors, including public works and transportation. You'll engage in field investigations, engineering analysis, and the preparation of detailed reports while ensuring compliance with project specifications. The company values its employee-owners and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and education reimbursement. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in engineering with a focus on project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and consulting services for various projects.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior team members and supervise project engineering staff.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Field Investigations

Project Management

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Responsibilities:

The Pittsburgh office is seeking a mid-to-senior level engineer to 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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
2. Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
3. Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
4. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
5. Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.