Senior Staff Engineer

General Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients.
• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and write, prepare, and review related reports.
• 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 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 sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Manage and execute small to medium projects, including more complex projects at times.
• Develop the scope of work for routine projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents.
• Analyze data, perform engineering calculations and analysis.
• Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of data, developing recommendations.
• Develop plans, schedules, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior project managers to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Prepare work scope, proposals, reports, and plans investigations for approval by senior professionals for routine projects.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior team members.
• Supervise field staff including engineers, technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff, and support personnel.
• Interact with clients and project teams to develop scope of services and communicate progress.
• Work under supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required, with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Preferred Certification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Salary Range Comments:

We anticipate starting salary to be within the lower third of the range. More qualified candidates may be considered for a higher level position. The expected salary range is listed below. The final compensation depends on individual qualifications and experience, and may be adjusted based on location. Minimum $82,400 - Maximum $127,700

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth stems from our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and career development opportunities. Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.