Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Tampa office, someone ready to take a significant step in their career. This role involves leading engineering and consulting services across various sectors by conducting field investigations and providing engineering analysis.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in complex projects, oversee quality standards, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8-11 years of experience is essential, with a preference for those with a Master's degree. Join Terracon to shape impactful projects and advance your professional journey.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with DOT projects is preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Develop and deliver quality standards for project execution.
• Provide technical direction for routine and complex projects.
• Plan and coordinate engineering work with complex features.
• Lead technical training and marketing efforts.

Skills

Technical capabilities

Sound judgment

Team leadership

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities

Are you an experienced geotechnical professional ready to take the next bold step in your career? Terracon’s Tampa office is growing, and we’re seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who brings strong technical capabilities, sound judgment, and a passion for advancing complex, meaningful work. If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your influence, take on challenging projects, and contribute to a national leader, this opportunity is designed for you.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll 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 for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure 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 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 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 have 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; provides 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.
• Experience with DOT projects preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.