Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer - Field & Design

Terracon; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an experienced engineer to lead field investigations, analyses, and report writing for diverse projects. You will review plans, develop proposals, monitor budgets, and communicate findings to clients and teams.

The role requires a professional engineer with 5–8 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A master’s degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring on projects.
• Ensure quality standards in project and proposal delivery.
• Manage projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety of projects or segments.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of work.
• Work with senior project managers for larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations.
• Prepare proposals and reports for projects of varying complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for reports.
• Serve as technical adviser to junior team members.
• Interact with client and project team on scope and progress.
• Write routine and complex engineering reports detailing services and findings.
• Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
• Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
• Work under Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer supervision.
• Begin mentoring and certification process for Terracon APR.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Terracon in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an experienced engineer to lead field investigations, analyses, and report writing for diverse projects. You will review plans, develop proposals, monitor budgets, and communicate findings to clients and teams.

The role requires a professional engineer with 5–8 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A master’s degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license is preferred.