Geotechnical Staff Engineer — Field & Design Lead

Terracon; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in the Ashburn, VA area to provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Responsibilities include field investigations, engineering analysis, plan development, report writing, and review for compliance with plans and specifications.

The role involves proposing budgets, tracking progress, and communicating complex engineering concepts to clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 1–3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Job description

Terracon is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in the Ashburn, VA area to provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Responsibilities include field investigations, engineering analysis, plan development, report writing, and review for compliance with plans and specifications.

The role involves proposing budgets, tracking progress, and communicating complex engineering concepts to clients and project teams.