Senior Engineer

21861BR

Service Line:

Geotechnical

Office Name:

Jacksonville FL

Job Description:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Explore with us! The Terracon office in Jacksonville, FL is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our projects in the area. This is a fantastic opportunity to help a well-established and strong technical team, build and maintain client relationships, and grow our consulting engineering practice. We know that an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer is critical for the success of the team. Our Sr. Geotechnical Engineers will provide engineering and consulting services for focused Jacksonville based projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analyses, 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 the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.

• Provide technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.

• Be responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.

• Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provide technical review of reports.

• Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.

• Provide leadership of marketing and business development.

• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• Minimum 8 years’ of experience.

• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

21861BR

Posting Title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Jacksonville, FL

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, 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.

Job Category:

Engineering