Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Engineering Professional based in Lexington, Kentucky, to provide engineering and consulting services for diverse projects. The role involves leading safety efforts, ensuring quality standards, and supervising technical staff.

The ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8-11 years of experience, and have the status of Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. Strong leadership in engineering practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 8-11 years of experience in engineering is essential.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for the team.
• Monitor and promote quality standards.
• Provide technical direction for projects.
• Plan and coordinate engineering work.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Safety practices

Quality assurance

Technical training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

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 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 public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre‑task planning for all projects.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Develop understanding of and be aware of project‑related risk and how to protect the company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Senior‑level engineering professional providing technical direction required for the production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
• Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or for having overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provide technical review of reports.
• Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state‑of‑the‑art technology issues.
• Provide leadership of marketing, sales, and business development.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
• Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8‑11 years’ 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.