Geotechnical Project Engineer

Terracon; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an innovative Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering & Delivery (CE&D) group.

In this role you will manage large geotechnical projects for our biggest clients, leveraging our cutting‑edge tools. Working remotely, you will collaborate with local engineers, subject‑matter experts, and National Account Managers across our 180‑office network to deliver consistent, high‑quality results in diverse geological settings while supporting

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing geotechnical projects for large infrastructure clients.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track budgets and recommend changes.
• Assist in geotechnical field exploration using standard and innovative tools.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for site characterization.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications; write and review reports.
• Review drawings with construction teams to ensure plan compliance.
• Observe and inspect construction activities.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Communicate complex engineering issues to clients and project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical PM

Technical communication

Client facing

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an innovative Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering & Delivery (CE&D) group. In this role you will manage large geotechnical projects for our biggest clients, leveraging our cutting‑edge tools. Working remotely, you will collaborate with local engineers, subject‑matter experts, and National Account Managers across our 180‑office network to deliver consistent, high‑quality results in diverse geological settings while supporting resource management, scheduling, and budgeting within the PMO.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Curiosity is key to this role. You will be asking questions to learn our client’s approach to site selection, design and construction and to learn from Terracon’s local experts in our offices where the projects are being executed. You will also work with the CE&D team to discover, develop and deploy innovative ways to get work done.

Technical aspects of this role may include

• Preparation of proposals and cost estimates, tracking project progress, budgets, and recommending changes.
• Assisting in the execution of geotechnical field exploration using standard and innovative tools,
• Assignment, review, and evaluation of laboratory and field data for site characterization.
• Geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations,
• Design and development of plans and specifications,
• Writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
• Reviewing drawings and collaboration with construction teams to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Observation and inspection of construction,
• Research and resolution of design and construction problems.
• Communication of complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams in a collaborative manner.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing geotechnical projects for large infrastructure clients.
• Proven program‑management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities.
• Ability to travel nationwide for site visits and meetings.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

#LI-TB1