Geotechnical Senior Engineer, Alternate Delivery

Terracon Facilities; Wheat Ridge (CO); Remote; USD 101,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Facilities is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Engineer for our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This role involves providing engineering and consulting services for transportation projects across the US, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and leading project teams for successful execution. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in geotechnical engineering and project management, along with a Professional Engineer registration.

Benefits

Employee ownership structure

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-11 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Transportation experience with DOTs.

Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations and engineering analysis for transportation projects.
• Manage project budgets, track progress, and communicate project results.
• Provide geotechnical design recommendations and ensure compliance with plans.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Geotechnical Senior Engineer, Alternate Delivery

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Job Description

Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on our larger transportation projects all across the US. Because of this, the position can be filled anywhere within the US!

In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation 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 the transportation sector. Project Management and/or technical leadership experience for large scale transportation projects is preferred, with the ability to manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project, including project teams, to verify that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget.

Job Description

Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on our larger transportation projects all across the US. Because of this, the position can be filled anywhere within the US!

In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation 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 the transportation sector. Project Management and/or technical leadership experience for large scale transportation projects is preferred, with the ability to manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project, including project teams, to verify that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget.

Examples Of The Work Required Include

• Development of Site Characterization reports to include a geotechnical/geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment for purposes of identifying difficult ground conditions and/or project risks.
• Providing geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts/fills, for purposes of estimating construction quantities, assessing potential impacts to existing or planned project improvements and providing design/construction guidance.
• Geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for bridge and wall foundations (shallow and deep).
• Geotechnical analysis to support retaining wall recommendations for individual retaining structures or for groups of retaining structures with the same general conditions (i.e. height, subgrade conditions, geometry, etc.). All analyses should be performed in accordance with code requirements.
  
  

Required Analyses Will Include

• External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity)
• Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate)
• Rotational stability
• Identify geotechnical risk items that may adversely impact design and/or construction costs/schedules.
  
  

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold team members accountable for quality control standards.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of unique or complex projects.
• Responsible for managing the team in conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for an entire major transportation project or segments of a large transportation project.
• Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.
• Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
• Coordinates with lead project accountant for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.
• Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.
• Mentoring and coaching key project team members to execute the projects.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Transportation experience with DOTs is required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  
  

This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" position. “Remote Only” employees do not have a designated workspace at an office, and typically work from home or another location.

The national standard salary range for this position is $101,200-$156,900. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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