Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Louisville, KY seeks an Engineer who can deliver a range of services from field investigations and analyses to the development of plans and specifications.

You will review data, prepare reports, and assist in cost estimates and proposals, working under a Professional Engineer while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across public works, transportation, and industrial projects. Strong communication with clients and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and testing; prepare reports.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in more complex proposals.
• Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Draft plans using CAD software.
• Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Contribute to project delivery and cost estimates.

Skills

Safety compliance

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities:

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:

• 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)