Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking an experienced engineering professional to provide engineering and consulting services. Responsibilities include managing small to medium projects, preparing proposals, and conducting field investigations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, has 3-5 years of experience, and possesses strong project management skills. Join us to work on diverse projects across various sectors including transportation and public works.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in engineering.
• Ability to manage and execute small to medium projects.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute field investigations and engineering analysis.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project-related documents.
• Supervise field staff and interact with clients.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Client communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; design and development of plans and specifications; observation and inspection; and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non‑technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

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 coordinate 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 plan 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.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (or ability to obtain)