Senior Engineering Lead — Field, Design & Client Solutions

Terracon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Engineering professional to provide technical direction and lead complex projects. You will ensure safety, guide project teams, and maintain high-quality deliverables for diverse clients across sectors.

Ideal candidates have extensive engineering experience, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 8–11 years of engineering experience.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for the team and model a safe work environment.
• Provide technical direction for routine and complex projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work using conventional methods.
• Review reports and supervise analyses to deliver high-quality results.
• Lead marketing, sales, and business development activities for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Quality control

Project management

Technical direction

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Terracon is seeking a Senior Engineering professional to provide technical direction and lead complex projects. You will ensure safety, guide project teams, and maintain high-quality deliverables for diverse clients across sectors.

Ideal candidates have extensive engineering experience, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to clients and project teams.