Senior Engineer

33423BR

Service Line : Geotechnical

Office Name : Remote Only

Job Description :

New Alternate Delivery Requisition Sr. Geotechnical Engineer – Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure

Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on our larger transportation projects across the US. Because of this, the position can be filled anywhere within the US!

In this role, you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation 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 the transportation sector. 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 verify that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget.

Examples of the work required include :

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

Development of Site Characterization reports to include a geotechnical / geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment for purposes of identifying difficult ground conditions and / or project risks.

Providing geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts / fills, for purposes of 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

Geotechnical analysis to support retaining wall recommendations for individual retaining structures or for groups of retaining structures with the same general conditions (i.e. height, subgrade conditions, geometry, etc.). All analyses should be performed in accordance with code requirements.

Analyses Required will include :

External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity)

Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate)

Rotational stability

Identify geotechnical risk items that may adversely impact design and / or construction costs / schedules.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.

Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold team members accountable for quality control standards.

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

Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of unique or complex projects.

Responsible for managing the team in conceptualizing the initial design and / or investigative approach for an entire major transportation project or segments of a large transportation project.

Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.

Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides 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 upon state-of-the-art technology issues.

Mentoring and coaching key project team members to execute the projects.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

You must have a minimum of 8-11 years of experience.

Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Transportation experience with DOTs is required.

Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Requirements :

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

10+ Years of experience

This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" position. “Remote Only” employees do not have a designated workspace at an office and typically work from home or another location.

The national standard salary range for this position is $125,000-$156,900. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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Exemption : Exempt

Requisition ID : 33423BR

Posting Title :

Sr. Geotechnical Engineer – Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure

Employment Type : Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location) :

Olathe, KS

About Terracon :

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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