Geotechnical Project Engineer

Terracon; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer for their Harrisburg office. This role involves leading field work, conducting engineering analyses, and preparing proposals to support various projects. You'll be a key player in ensuring quality across project deliverables impacting Harrisburg’s infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5-8 years of experience, and must be a licensed Professional Engineer. Join Terracon to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in engineering projects.
• Experience communicating complex engineering issues.
• Ability to work with senior project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations and engineering analysis.
• Prepare proposals and reports for projects.
• Monitor project quality and safety compliance.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for reports.
• Mentor junior project team members.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Project management

Field investigation

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Looking for a position that offers both technical depth and meaningful professional growth? Step into a dynamic Geotechnical Project Engineer role at Terracon’s Harrisburg office. Your expertise will support a wide range of projects throughout the region as you lead field work, perform engineering analyses, prepare proposals and reports, and help ensure quality across all project deliverables—ultimately making a lasting impact on the communities and infrastructure that shape Harrisburg’s future.

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.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.