Terracon
Overview
Explore with us at Terracon in Iowa as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This role provides geotechnical engineering and consulting services for various projects, including transmission lines across hundreds of miles, slope stability assessments, roadways/transportation, and vertical construction. You will mentor and coach less experienced engineers, plan and oversee field investigations, determine appropriate laboratory testing, perform engineering analysis and calculations, and provide geotechnical recommendations. This role also involves preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking and evaluating project progress, and maintaining budgets. You will support our materials testing and inspection group to help resolve design and construction problems. Senior Geotechnical Engineers must communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Responsibilities
Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed. Create and model a safe work environment and promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Develop understanding of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Provide technical direction for production and completion of routine and complex projects. Conceptualize the initial design and/or investigative approach for major project phases or oversee the engineering work on projects of moderate scope. Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices, including complex features and conflicting design requirements. Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques; supervise analysis and formulate recommendations in written reports to clients; provide technical review of reports. Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on current technology issues. Provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development. Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects. Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Minimum 8-11 years of experience. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, including compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training and development. Terracon considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, work location, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer. About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth comes from employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new opportunities. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is reflected in our compensation and benefits package. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various 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 against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Explore with us at Terracon in Iowa as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This role provides geotechnical engineering and consulting services for various projects, including transmission lines across hundreds of miles, slope stability assessments, roadways/transportation, and vertical construction. You will mentor and coach less experienced engineers, plan and oversee field investigations, determine appropriate laboratory testing, perform engineering analysis and calculations, and provide geotechnical recommendations. This role also involves preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking and evaluating project progress, and maintaining budgets. You will support our materials testing and inspection group to help resolve design and construction problems. Senior Geotechnical Engineers must communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Responsibilities
Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed. Create and model a safe work environment and promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Develop understanding of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Provide technical direction for production and completion of routine and complex projects. Conceptualize the initial design and/or investigative approach for major project phases or oversee the engineering work on projects of moderate scope. Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices, including complex features and conflicting design requirements. Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques; supervise analysis and formulate recommendations in written reports to clients; provide technical review of reports. Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on current technology issues. Provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development. Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects. Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Minimum 8-11 years of experience. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, including compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training and development. Terracon considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, work location, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer. About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth comes from employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new opportunities. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is reflected in our compensation and benefits package. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various 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 against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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