Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field Investigations & Analysis

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Whitner (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a geotechnical engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Responsibilities include field investigations, data analysis, reporting, and cost estimating, with supervision under a Professional Engineer of Record.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and coordination with senior staff, with potential supervision of field personnel and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 1–3 years' experience minimum.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient engineering professional managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing and evaluation of data.
• Develop plans, schedules and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work with senior project manager and Professional Engineer of Record for experience.
• Make design recommendations for review by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepare work scope, proposals and reports for approval by senior professionals.
• May supervise field staff.

Skills

Field investigations

Engineering calculations

Data analysis

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a geotechnical engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Responsibilities include field investigations, data analysis, reporting, and cost estimating, with supervision under a Professional Engineer of Record.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and coordination with senior staff, with potential supervision of field personnel and collaboration with project teams.