Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to lead field investigations, perform subsurface explorations, and provide geotechnical evaluations for diverse projects. The role includes preparing technical documents and coordinating with project teams to ensure quality deliverables.

You will mentor junior staff, manage small to medium projects, and interact with clients to develop scopes and schedules while advancing your professional credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field investigations, subsurface explorations, construction observations, and geotechnical evaluations.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, memoranda, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Interpret laboratory and field data for technical accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects, including scheduling field activities, budgeting, and client communication.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transportation, infrastructure, commercial, energy and other sectors.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a diverse portfolio of projects and clients with increasing responsibility for technical execution, project delivery, and client support. Lead and perform field investigations, subsurface explorations, construction observations, and geotechnical evaluations. Conduct engineering analyses, calculations, and develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, slope stability, retaining structures, pavements, and other geotechnical engineering applications.

Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports, technical memoranda, plans, specifications, and construction documents. Interpret and evaluate laboratory and field testing data, ensuring technical accuracy and quality of deliverables. Review drawings and construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and geotechnical recommendations.

Manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, including scheduling field activities, tracking budgets, monitoring project progress, and supporting proposal preparation and cost estimating efforts. Assist project managers with client communication, scope development, and project planning while contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

Research and resolve complex geotechnical design and construction challenges by applying sound engineering judgment and industry best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers, field technicians, and project staff. Effectively communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on projects across a variety of sectors, including transportation, public infrastructure, commercial development, industrial facilities, energy, and communications. This role offers opportunities for continued technical growth, project leadership, client engagement, and progression toward more advanced engineering and project management responsibilities.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.


• Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.


• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.


• Mid-level, experienced engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.


• Develop the scope of work for routine projects.


• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents


• Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis


• Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data, development of recommendations.


• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.


• Work closely with senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.


• Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications.


• Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals for routine projects.


• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.


• Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.


• Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.


• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.


• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training); Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1-2 years preferred.


• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.


• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.


• Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and project management skills.


• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.