Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Complex Projects

Terracon; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Geotechnical Senior Engineer to lead complex projects and provide technical leadership across public, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, and communications sectors.

Join a team that mentors engineers, drives business development, and delivers safe, high-quality geotechnical solutions. Multiple Iowa locations available, with a focus on client service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Work towards becoming APR (Authorized Project Reviewer).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of geotechnical projects with focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical direction for complex investigations, analyses, designs, and construction services.
• Develop approaches, recommendations, and innovative solutions for challenging site conditions.
• Review and approve technical reports, proposals, plans, specifications, and deliverables.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and overall project performance.
• Mentor engineers and staff with guidance and oversight.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development and proposals.
• Act as Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client consulting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Terracon in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Geotechnical Senior Engineer to lead complex projects and provide technical leadership across public, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, and communications sectors.

Join a team that mentors engineers, drives business development, and delivers safe, high-quality geotechnical solutions. Multiple Iowa locations available, with a focus on client service and technical excellence.