Project Engineer

Terracon; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon, located in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide consulting services across various sectors. This position involves leading field investigations, proposing designs, and preparing reports for projects of varying complexities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the field and a Professional Engineer (PE) registration. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality standards throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services.
• Lead field investigations, engineering analysis, and recommendations.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for projects.
• Monitor and promote quality standards on projects.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior team members.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Quality Control

Field Investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

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 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.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior‑level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior‑level project team members.
• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
• Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.