Geotechnical Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Lombard, IL is seeking a seasoned engineer to provide consulting services for diverse clients, lead field investigations, and manage project phases from design to execution.

The role emphasizes quality control, client communication, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with senior project managers to deliver design and construction recommendations.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering is required.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in engineering roles.
• Licensure or eligibility per state requirements may be needed.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts for clients.
• Mentoring and supervisory capabilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services for diverse projects and clients.
• Lead field investigations, analyses, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications.
• Observe construction for compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare and review engineering reports.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and track budgets.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Review laboratory or field data for reports.
• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Lead quality monitoring and promote quality practices.
• Manage detailed phases of moderately sized projects.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate project teams.
• Interact with clients and project teams on scope and progress.
• Participate in marketing, sales, and business development.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Management

Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer

Client Interaction

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients.
• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications.
• Observe and inspect construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Write, prepare, and review related engineering reports.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track and evaluate project progress and budgets; recommend changes.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning; report safety issues to management.
• Lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement and promote quality standards and practices.
• Manage detailed phases of moderately sized and complex projects.
• Independently perform varied projects or selected segments of larger projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work with senior-level project managers on more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Perform quality-control reviews of proposals written by others.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
• Interact directly with clients and project teams regarding scope, progress, 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 the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
• Begin the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering analysis, project management, and client interaction, with a focus on quality control and compliance. Capable of leading field investigations and providing technical guidance while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering
• 5-8 Years' Experience
• Engineering Analysis
• Project Management
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer Certification

Hard Skills

• Field Investigations
• Engineering Calculations
• Design And Development
• Construction Compliance
• Proposal Preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Quality Control Reviews
• Problem Resolution
• Project Scheduling
• Technical Advising

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Client Interaction
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer Certification

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Services
• Construction Standards
• Quality Monitoring
• Safety Guidelines
• Project Evaluation