Geotechnical Project Engineer
Company: Terracon
Location: charleston
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
See Terracon's Safety Response to Covid-19 belowJob
Description . At Terracon, you have the opportunity to build a
career focused on rewarding and exciting projects that help the
community where you live, as well as your region. Safety is a core
value. Working Safely is an uncompromising commitment at all levels
of the company to ensure everyone goes home safe to their family
each and every day. The Terracon office in Charleston, WV has an
immediate opening for a Geotechnical Project Engineer. This is a
fantastic opportunity to help build a strong technical team,
develop and maintain client relationships, and be a part of a great
consulting engineering practice. Our Geotechnical Engineers provide
engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects
and clients. Services may be provided for existing or proposed
projects in the public works, transportation, commercial,
communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors. As a member of
the team in Charleston, WV, your work will 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. You will 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; and apply sound engineering principles and be
able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to
technical and non-technical clients and project teams. 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. Maintain
quality standards on all projects. Career level, fully competent
engineering professional with responsibility 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. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
Engineering. Minimum 5-8 years' experience. Master's degree in
Engineering preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. #LI-JW1
Terracon's Safety Response to COVID-19 Committed to Our Employee
Safety! Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during,
and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move
forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every
precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are
as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety,
then Terracon is the company for you! Our goal has not changed. For
Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be
the safety of our employee-owners. It's that simple. We want our
employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home
safely each night. As we continue our vision of being "Best at
People," here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard
every employee-owner: On-going communication with ALL
employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal
for their families to have access to resources as well Requiring
specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks
and projects Empowering employees to speak up and say "no" to
working in unsafe conditions Providing an additional 40 hours of
sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted
by daycare and school closures Offering voluntary reduced work
schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others Load
leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high
productivity and chargeability Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation
on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile
hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits
Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and
innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones
Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job
sites, in offices, and in our labs Implementing a stand-by leave
program to ensure our employees continue service and health
insurance benefits during regional work shortages If your passion
lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety,
and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned
organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your
career, consider Terracon and apply today! About TerraconTerracon
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 offers an excellent compensation and
benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.EEO StatementTerracon 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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