Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Mountlake Terrace, WA is seeking an entry-level geotechnical engineer to support field investigations, testing, and report preparation.

You will work with senior engineers, perform rudimentary analyses, document observations, and travel to project sites across the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Passed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years work experience in civil engineering industry as geotechnical practitioner.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues.
• Support project quality and standardization of deliverables and communications.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field/lab testing; prepare reports.
• Work with senior engineers to support project needs and deadlines.
• Evaluate data for inclusion in reports and maintain field logs and daily records.
• Communicate field observations clearly to project engineers and staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field observation

Written communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. In general, this includes executing field investigations, performing engineering evaluations, and aiding in the preparation of geotechnical recommendations, performing field observation and geotechnical inspection including nuclear density testing, thorough documentation of field observations, aiding in preparing proposals and reports. Other job functions may include reviewing construction documents and work products prepared by others, fee estimates for geotechnical services, assisting project engineers with tracking and evaluate project progress, budgets, and change orders, performing onsite testing, perform literary reviews and site research to support project scoping efforts, site reconnaissance in support of geotechnical investigations, marking sites for public utility locate requests, reviewing and evaluating field and laboratory data, prepare field and digital exploration logs. Must demonstrate sound organizational skills and strong written and verbal communications skills in all project-related interactions with clients, staff, and peers. Must be willing to travel to support projects outside of the local Seattle area which may include central and eastern Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Must be physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds and transiting job site on foot for up to 12 hours. Must be capable of driving long distances (at least 8 hours).

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate and aid in pre-task planning efforts. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Understand and practice project quality per Terracon’s quality manual.
• Support consistent quality standards on all deliverables and written communications.
• 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.
• Work closely with senior and project-level engineer to support any and all project needs.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Proactively initiate frequent check-ins with other technical staff and supervisors to assess work progress and deadlines.
• Possess a working knowledge of soil mechanics and ability to perform rudimentary geotechnical engineering analyses and more complex analyses with guidance from senior staff.
• Work with field crews in testing, observations, and data-gathering activities on project sites, and prepare field logs and daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Ability to perform routine and rudimentary work independently.
• Ability to communicate field observations clearly and consistently to project engineers and other staff.

Requirements:

• Passed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• 0-2 years work experience in civil engineering industry as geotechnical practitioner
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history