Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Projects

Terracon; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in the United States seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead field investigations, analyses, and reports for a broad range of projects. You will provide technical direction, ensure safety, and coordinate teams on complex sites.

The role requires PE licensure with 8–11 years’ experience; Virginia licensure is preferred and a master’s degree is a plus. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are expected for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia.
• Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• 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.
• 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 coordinates 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Terracon in the United States seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead field investigations, analyses, and reports for a broad range of projects. You will provide technical direction, ensure safety, and coordinate teams on complex sites.

The role requires PE licensure with 8–11 years’ experience; Virginia licensure is preferred and a master’s degree is a plus. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are expected for this position.