Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a geotechnical engineer to provide technical leadership across field investigations, data analysis, and report writing.

The role supports design and construction projects in multiple sectors while ensuring safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle. You will perform site observations, calculations, and CAD-based plan drafting under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, with opportunities to develop expertise through diverse assignments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Engineering Intern (EIT) preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report issues to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and lab testing; prepare reports.
• Evaluate routine laboratory and field data for reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in preparing more complex proposals.
• Draft plans using CAD software.
• Work with engineering technician crews on site and prepare daily reports.
• Work under supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Communication to technical and non-<br

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

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)