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Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer. The Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer provides engineering and consulting services for various projects and clients. This role involves leading field investigations, performing engineering analysis, and developing plans and specifications. The engineer will also prepare proposals, track project progress, and resolve design and construction problems. They will communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key focus areas include Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects, Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen, and Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 3+ Years Experience. Important skills include Engineering Analysis, Calculations, Design And Development Of Plans And Specifications, Observation And Inspection, Writing Reports, and Reviewing Reports.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering AnalysisCalculationsDesign and Development of Plans and SpecificationsObservation and InspectionWriting ReportsReviewing ReportsReview Drawings and ConstructionPrepare ProposalsPrepare Cost EstimatesTrack and Evaluate Project ProgressResearch and Resolve Design and Construction ProblemsAssign, Review, and Evaluate Laboratory or Field DataSound Engineering PrinciplesCommunicate Complex Engineering Issues and ConceptsFollow Safety Rules, Guidelines and StandardsParticipate in Pre-Task PlanningReport Safety Issues or ConcernsIntegrate Quality Leadership PracticesConsistent Quality Standards on Proposal and Project DeliveryManaging Small to Medium ProjectsExecuting Small to Medium ProjectsDevelop Scope of Work for Routine ProjectsPrepare SpecificationsAnalyze DataCoordinate Field InvestigationsSupervise Field InvestigationsCoordinate Laboratory TestingSupervise Laboratory TestingEvaluate Respective DataDevelop RecommendationsDevelop PlansSchedule WorkConduct WorkCoordinate Detailed Phases of Assigned Project WorkDesign RecommendationsAdaptations and ModificationsPrepare Work ScopePrepare Plans InvestigationsServe as a Technical AdviserSupervise Field StaffInteract With Client and Project Team

Qualifications

3-5 Years ExperienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in EngineeringValid Driver's License With Acceptable Violation HistoryEngineering Intern (Engineer in Training)

Full job description

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of 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 a variety of sectors, including for example 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.

Mid-level, experienced engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.

Develop the scope of work for routine projects.

Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents

Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis

Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data, development of recommendations.

Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

Work closely with senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.

Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications.

Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals for routine projects.

Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.

Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.

Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.

Works under the 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.

A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)

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 r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, age, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1888

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