Geotechnical Project Engineer

Job Description

Geotechnical Project Engineer - Cleveland, OH

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer that is passionate about making a difference in your community? Terracon is growing and seeks a Project Engineer to join the Geotechnical services team in our Cleveland, Ohio office.

An experienced Geotechnical Engineer is critical for the success of the team. Our Geotechnical Project Engineer will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of 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.

The successful candidate will review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. They will also prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes.

Additional responsibilities include researching and resolving design and construction problems; assigning, reviewing, and evaluating laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports;

and applying sound engineering principles with the ability 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.

If you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! Come explore with us!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity
• Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and / or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
• Work closely with senior level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications
• Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity
• Perform quality control review of proposals written by others
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members
• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations
• Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations
• Participate in marketing, sales, and business development
• Supervise graduate, field, and project engineering staff
• Work under the supervision of an Authorized Project Reviewer
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning; report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Maintain quality standards on all projects

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years of related experience
• EIT or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

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About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.