Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; California, Concord (MO, NH); On-site; USD 131,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm specializing in geotechnical and transportation engineering. In this role, you'll lead field investigations and engineering analyses for diverse transportation projects across California. Collaborate with a talented team to develop site characterization reports, provide foundation design recommendations, and ensure project compliance with safety and quality standards. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the firm's commitment to employee growth and satisfaction. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in geotechnical or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations and engineering analysis for transportation projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and quality monitoring.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Field Investigations

Engineering Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Geotechnical Transportation practice. This group works on transportation projects across Northern and Central California. The position can be based in our East Bay, Lodi, or Sacramento locations.

In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation projects and clients. Responsibilities include performing and leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design of plans and specifications, observation, inspection, and report writing. You will review drawings and construction to ensure compliance, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track project progress, and resolve design and construction issues. You will also analyze laboratory or field data for reports, apply engineering principles, and communicate complex issues effectively to clients and teams. Services may involve existing or proposed transportation sector projects.

Examples of work include:

• Developing site characterization reports detailing geotechnical and geological site conditions to identify risks.
• Providing geotechnical design recommendations for earthwork, considering planned cuts and fills, for estimating construction quantities and assessing impacts.
• Recommending foundation designs for bridges and walls, including shallow and deep foundations.

Additional analyses required:

• External stability (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity)
• Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate)
• Rotational stability
• Identifying geotechnical risks affecting design or construction.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure team adherence to safety guidelines.
• Promote quality monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Conceptualize initial design or investigative approaches for major project phases or oversee engineering work on moderate projects.
• Plan and coordinate engineering tasks, including complex features.
• Review projects requiring complex investigation techniques and supervise analysis and report formulation; provide technical review.
• Lead technical training and make informed decisions on technology issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 8-11 years of experience minimum.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Transportation experience with DOTs is required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violations.

The salary range is $131,600 to $204,000, adjusted based on location, qualifications, and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned consulting firm with over 6,000 employees at 175+ locations nationwide, specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services since 1965. Our success stems from our talented team exceeding client expectations and growing careers through opportunities in the marketplace.

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

EEO Statement

Terracon is an Equal Opportunity 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.