Geotechnical Senior Engineer

Terracon; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Senior Engineer to lead nationwide programs for digital infrastructure. You will blend program management, geotechnical expertise, and client-facing skills while working remotely with Terracon’s 180 offices.

Leverage PMO processes, oversee field and lab work, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Strong communication, leadership, and a drive for innovation are essential as you expand client relationships nationwide.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
• Minimum 8 years geotechnical experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven project management experience with schedule and budget control.
• Strong knowledge of field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Proficiency with GIS and data-visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary geotechnical projects for large digital-infrastructure clients across the U.S.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts within Terracon’s PMO.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical reports, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee field exploration and laboratory data acquisition, applying innovative site-characterization methods.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, calculations, and design of plans/specifications.
• Review construction drawings, conduct inspections, and resolve design-construction issues.
• Facilitate client meetings, communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with National Account Managers to grow and nurture client relationships in the Digital Infrastructure sector.
• Mentor and assign tasks to project staff, ensuring milestones are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by researching and deploying new engineering workflows and data-visualization tools.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client-facing

Team leadership

Data visualization

GIS

Field investigations

Laboratory testing

Geotechnical software

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

GIS software

Laboratory data systems

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is expanding its Central Engineering & Delivery (CE&D) team with a Geotechnical Senior Engineer to spearhead a new national program supporting our largest digital-infrastructure clients. In this role you will blend program-management acumen, technical geotechnical expertise, and client-facing skills to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions across diverse geological settings nationwide. Working remotely, you will collaborate with local engineers, subject-matter experts, and National Account Managers across our 180-office network, leveraging Terracon’s proprietary platforms to enhance site characterization, data visualization, and collaborative engineering. You will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, field execution, analysis, reporting, and client communication, while driving continuous improvement and expanding client relationships within the rapidly growing Digital Infrastructure sector.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary geotechnical projects for large digital-infrastructure clients across the U.S.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts within Terracon’s PMO.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical reports, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee field exploration and laboratory data acquisition, applying innovative site-characterization methods.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, calculations, and design of plans/specifications.
• Review construction drawings, conduct inspections, and resolve design-construction issues.
• Facilitate client meetings, communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Partner with National Account Managers to grow and nurture client relationships in the Digital Infrastructure sector.
• Mentor and assign tasks to project staff, ensuring milestones are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by researching and deploying new engineering workflows and data-visualization tools.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis; PE license preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven project management experience, including schedule and budget control.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical field investigation techniques and laboratory testing.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GIS, and data-visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate across multiple offices.
• Experience with digital-infrastructure or telecommunications projects is a plus.
• High level of curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to adopt innovative methods.
• Ability to work remotely while traveling nationally to project sites as required.