Terracon
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer – Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure
Terracon, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer – Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure – Terracon Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on larger transportation projects across the US. The position can be filled anywhere within the US. In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation projects and clients, including field investigations, engineering analyses, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the preparation and review of related reports. You will review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and propose changes. You will research and resolve design and construction problems, assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports, and communicate complex engineering issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Services may be provided for existing or proposed transportation projects. Project management and/or technical leadership experience for large-scale transportation projects is preferred, with the ability to manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project, including project teams, to safely complete on time and within scope and budget. Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and project managers for analysis and design of foundations for bridges, marine structures, and large infrastructure, supporting all project phases. Develop Site Characterization reports including a geotechnical/geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment to identify difficult ground conditions and project risks. Provide geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts/fills, for estimating construction quantities, assessing potential impacts to existing or planned project improvements, and providing design/construction guidance. Perform advanced soil-structure interaction, geotechnical, and dynamic analysis using finite element software, and execute geotechnical/structural design. Utilize industry-standard software for deep and shallow foundation design, providing recommendations to structural team members. Conduct geotechnical analyses to support retaining wall recommendations for individual or grouped retaining structures with similar conditions; ensure analyses comply with code requirements. Analyses Included
External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity) Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate) Rotational stability Identify geotechnical risk items that may impact design or construction costs/schedules Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure compliance with safety rules and guidelines. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; ensure best practices are followed and quality control standards are upheld. Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices with potentially complex features. Provide technical direction for production and completion of unique or complex projects. Manage the team in conceptualizing initial design and investigative approaches for major transportation projects or major segments. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets. Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of client reports; provide technical review of reports. Coordinate with lead project accountant for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections. Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on state-of-the-art technology issues. Mentor and coach key project team members to execute projects. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Minimum 8-11 years of experience Professional Engineer (PE) registration Transportation experience with DOTs is required Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history Preferred
Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering 10+ years of experience Additional Details
This position is remote only; employees do not have a designated workspace at an office and typically work from home or another location. Salary range: $125,000–$156,900. The base range may be adjusted based on location; final compensation is based on qualifications and experience. About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 employee-owners across 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs. EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Sr. Geotechnical Engineer – Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure – Terracon Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on larger transportation projects across the US. The position can be filled anywhere within the US. In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation projects and clients, including field investigations, engineering analyses, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the preparation and review of related reports. You will review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and propose changes. You will research and resolve design and construction problems, assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports, and communicate complex engineering issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Services may be provided for existing or proposed transportation projects. Project management and/or technical leadership experience for large-scale transportation projects is preferred, with the ability to manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project, including project teams, to safely complete on time and within scope and budget. Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and project managers for analysis and design of foundations for bridges, marine structures, and large infrastructure, supporting all project phases. Develop Site Characterization reports including a geotechnical/geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment to identify difficult ground conditions and project risks. Provide geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts/fills, for estimating construction quantities, assessing potential impacts to existing or planned project improvements, and providing design/construction guidance. Perform advanced soil-structure interaction, geotechnical, and dynamic analysis using finite element software, and execute geotechnical/structural design. Utilize industry-standard software for deep and shallow foundation design, providing recommendations to structural team members. Conduct geotechnical analyses to support retaining wall recommendations for individual or grouped retaining structures with similar conditions; ensure analyses comply with code requirements. Analyses Included
External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity) Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate) Rotational stability Identify geotechnical risk items that may impact design or construction costs/schedules Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure compliance with safety rules and guidelines. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; ensure best practices are followed and quality control standards are upheld. Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices with potentially complex features. Provide technical direction for production and completion of unique or complex projects. Manage the team in conceptualizing initial design and investigative approaches for major transportation projects or major segments. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets. Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of client reports; provide technical review of reports. Coordinate with lead project accountant for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections. Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on state-of-the-art technology issues. Mentor and coach key project team members to execute projects. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Minimum 8-11 years of experience Professional Engineer (PE) registration Transportation experience with DOTs is required Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history Preferred
Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering 10+ years of experience Additional Details
This position is remote only; employees do not have a designated workspace at an office and typically work from home or another location. Salary range: $125,000–$156,900. The base range may be adjusted based on location; final compensation is based on qualifications and experience. About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 employee-owners across 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs. EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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