Staff Engineer: Field Projects & Technical Leadership

Terracon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Raleigh, NC is seeking an early-career engineer to deliver engineering consulting on a broad range of projects. You will lead field investigations, perform analyses, and prepare plans, specifications, and reports for clients.

You will collaborate with senior engineers on project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules while developing the skills needed for professional licensure and progression. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 1–3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
• Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
• May supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
• Interacts 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.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Field investigations

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Terracon in Raleigh, NC is seeking an early-career engineer to deliver engineering consulting on a broad range of projects. You will lead field investigations, perform analyses, and prepare plans, specifications, and reports for clients.

You will collaborate with senior engineers on project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules while developing the skills needed for professional licensure and progression. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and clear communication.