Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Terracon; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a geotechnical engineer in Auburn, AL to perform field investigations, calculations, and report writing. You will assist in cost estimates, develop scopes of work, and ensure safety and quality across projects for public works, transportation, and industrial clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 1–3 years of experience, and an EIT/EI certification is required. A valid driver's license may be needed to access sites and laboratories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 1–3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• EIT or EI required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Manage and execute small geotechnical projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in cost estimates, specifications, and related documents.
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations for PE review.
• Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Develop plans, schedules, and coordinates project work.
• Work with senior project manager and PE of record to gain experience.
• Provide design recommendations for review by the PE of record.
• Prepare work scope, proposals and investigation plans for approvals.
• May supervise field staff and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Engineering analysis

Proposals & reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering preferred

EIT/EI certification required

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Provide geotechnical 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 geotechnical 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.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient geotechnical engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
• Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
• May supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
• Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualification:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.