Geotechnical Project Engineer

Terracon; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Dallas, TX seeks a capable engineering professional to provide and lead field investigations, analysis and design related to geotechnical projects across public works, transportation, and commercial sectors.

You will mentor staff, review reports, and interact with clients, while pursuing Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification. Requires PE in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months; Bachelor's and Master's preferred; 5-8 years of experience; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization is preferred.
• Licensed PE in Texas or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Provide and lead quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Manage detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety of projects or segments of larger projects.
• Coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work and mentoring of staff.
• Prepare proposals and reports; interact with clients and project teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical preferred)

PE licensure in Texas or ability to obtain in 6 months

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.
• 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 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 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.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience.
• Must be a licensed PE in Texas or have the ability to obtain PE license in 6 months.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.