Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Alabama seeks a geotechnical engineer to provide field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations for a broad range of projects.

You will review drawings for plan compliance, develop proposals and cost estimates, track progress and budgets, and assist with laboratory data and reports while communicating complex ideas to clients and project teams. CAD drafting is involved, and the role offers growth through diverse assignments and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Engineering Intern / EIT preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations, engineering analysis, and calculations.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with plans.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and track budgets.
• Draft plans using CAD software.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to clients and teams.
• Assist in laboratory data evaluation and reporting.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality acumen

Proposal development

CAD drafting

Field observation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical 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.

General Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical 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

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)