Geotechnical Project Engineer

Terracon; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer in Auburn, Alabama. The role involves providing comprehensive geotechnical engineering and consulting services, including leading field investigations and preparing detailed engineering reports. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience are required, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Responsibilities include independent project management, quality control, and supervising junior team members while interacting directly with clients. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services.
• Lead field investigations and engineering analysis.
• Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports.
• Supervise graduate and field engineering staff.
• Participate in marketing, sales, and business development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Engineering analysis

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

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.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Career level, fully competent geotechnical engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Write and prepare routine and complex geotechnical engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
• Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
• Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience, geotechnical engineering experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.