Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to provide consulting services across diverse projects. This role involves leading field investigations, engineering analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for guiding project teams, managing risks, and contributing to business development efforts. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape impactful projects in various sectors, including public works and energy. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values employee ownership and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in engineering and consulting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts and ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
• Provide technical direction for routine and complex projects.
• Supervise less experienced engineers and technical support personnel.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Management

Technical Direction

Safety Compliance

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities:
Provide 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 communicate complex engineering issues effectively to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure adherence to safety rules and guidelines. Create and model a safe work environment; promote pre-task planning for all projects.
2. Monitor and promote continuous quality improvement and standards on projects and proposals.
3. Develop understanding of project-related risks and ensure compliance with company risk policies.
4. Provide technical direction for routine and complex projects, including conceptualizing initial designs or investigative approaches for major project phases.
5. Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work, including complex features with conflicting requirements.
6. Review projects requiring complex investigation techniques and supervise analysis and report formulation for clients.
7. Lead technical training and make informed decisions on technology issues.
8. Contribute to marketing, sales, and business development efforts.
9. Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel.
10. Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8-11 years of experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Preferred Certification:

• Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and pursuing new opportunities.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," reflects our commitment to excellent compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.