Geotechnical Field Engineer: Field & Lab Insights

Terracon; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Engineer for geotechnical projects in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves field investigations, data collection, laboratory testing, and report preparation under the guidance of a Professional Engineer.

You will apply engineering principles, draft plans with CAD software, and participate in safety, quality, and proposal development processes. A Bachelors degree in Engineering is required, with geotechnical coursework and an EIT/EI designation preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• Geotechnical engineering coursework or experience.
• Valid drivers license.

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.

Education

Bachelore2t00 degree in Engineering

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

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Terracon is seeking an Engineer for geotechnical projects in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves field investigations, data collection, laboratory testing, and report preparation under the guidance of a Professional Engineer.

You will apply engineering principles, draft plans with CAD software, and participate in safety, quality, and proposal development processes. A Bachelors degree in Engineering is required, with geotechnical coursework and an EIT/EI designation preferred.