Geotechnical Staff Engineer: Field, Lab & Reports

Terracon; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an engineer to provide consulting and engineering services across various projects. The role includes leading field investigations, performing analyses, preparing plans and specifications, and reviewing reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will coordinate with senior engineers, assist in cost estimates, and contribute to developing scopes of work for routine projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Terracon is seeking an engineer to provide consulting and engineering services across various projects. The role includes leading field investigations, performing analyses, preparing plans and specifications, and reviewing reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will coordinate with senior engineers, assist in cost estimates, and contribute to developing scopes of work for routine projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.