Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical

Terracon; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Remote work options

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Regional Technical Consultant – Geotechnical to lead the Gulf Coast West geotechnical practice across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Based in Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; or Shreveport, LA, the role focuses on technical leadership, growth, and cross-office standardization.

The ideal candidate has a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree, 12+ years in geotechnical consultancy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years’ related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, consulting preferred.
• Professional Registration License in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama is required; ability to obtain in other states preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, operations, and growth of the geotechnical service line across Gulf Coast offices.
• Standardize policies and procedures for the geotechnical service line region-wide.
• Monitor team performance, provide training, conduct quality audits, and ensure safety compliance.
• Participate in client development, proposals, and pursuit strategy activities.
• Identify and recruit geotechnical professionals to strengthen regional capabilities.
• Collaborate with regional consultants to expand service line offerings.

Job description

Overview

Terracon is seeking an experienced Regional Technical Consultant – Geotechnical to lead efforts in the Gulf Coast West region. The role can be based in any of Terracon’s Gulf Coast offices: Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; and Shreveport, LA. The consultant will oversee geotechnical services across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, providing technical expertise in performance and review of projects. Responsibilities include leading the development, operations, and growth of the geotechnical service line, standardizing policies and procedures across offices, monitoring team performance, supporting training, conducting quality audits, investigating safety incidents, and participating in client development and recruitment of new geotechnical professionals.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with departments and offices within the region by providing technical expertise and consulting to further the development of the geotechnical service line.
• Serve as the primary geotechnical subject matter expert, resource, and point of contact to office and department personnel within the region.
• Develop, refine, and recommend policies, practices and procedures for the geotechnical service line to drive uniformity and standardization across the region.
• Partner and collaborate with other Regional Technical Consultants in other regions to develop the geotechnical service line across divisions and operating groups.
• Assist region departments in the execution of growth strategies and actions necessary to achieve the strategic and annual operations plans.
• Develop and deliver technical training for the service line including but not limited to drilling and sampling techniques, lab testing standards, engineering analysis, and field best practices to offices in the region.
• Provide technical support on projects as needed.
• Assist in the development of projects, business and clients.
• May participate in client development, proposal support, and pursuit strategy activities.
• May assist in identifying and interviewing key geotechnical hires to strengthen the region's technical capabilities.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects, participate in pre-task planning, and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years’ related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, particularly in consulting.
• Professional Registration License in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama is required, with the ability to obtain a Professional Registration in other states preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years’ related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, particularly in consulting.
• The ability to obtain a professional registration in other states preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company stock purchase plan.
• Various bonus programs.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.