Senior Engineer — Lead Complex Projects & Safety

Terracon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks a senior engineering professional to deliver technical direction across diverse projects, including field investigations, analyses, and design development. You will review drawings, prepare proposals, and manage budgets while guiding teams to meet plans and specifications.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, quality control, risk awareness, and client communication, with responsibilities spanning technical review and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 8–11 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Monitor and improve project quality standards and practices.
• Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Conceptualize initial design and/or investigative approach for major project phases.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work with conventional and complex features.
• Review projects requiring complex investigation techniques and prepare client reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Terracon seeks a senior engineering professional to deliver technical direction across diverse projects, including field investigations, analyses, and design development. You will review drawings, prepare proposals, and manage budgets while guiding teams to meet plans and specifications.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, quality control, risk awareness, and client communication, with responsibilities spanning technical review and mentoring of junior staff.