Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon Facilities; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Field Engineer. This position involves providing engineering services for diverse projects, conducting field investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, be detail-oriented, and capable of working under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services including field investigations and report writing.
• Review drawings for compliance, prepare proposals and resolve design issues.
• Communicate engineering concepts effectively to clients and teams.

Skills

Field investigations

Engineering design

Construction compliance

Report writing

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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General Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients, including field investigations, analysis, design, inspection, and report writing.
• Review drawings and construction for compliance, prepare proposals and estimates, track project progress and budgets, and resolve design and construction issues.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts effectively to clients and teams across sectors like public works, transportation, commercial, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety issues.
• Support quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observations, and testing, and prepare reports.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data, consult with technical staff, perform basic calculations, draft proposals, and assist with CAD drafting.
• Work under supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation.

About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across 175+ locations, specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services since 1965. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, education reimbursement, and bonuses.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an equal opportunity employer encouraging minorities, females, veterans, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Civil Engineering