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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

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

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At a glance

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This role involves leading field investigations, engineering analysis, design, and development of plans and specifications. The engineer will also prepare and review reports, proposals, and cost estimates, and research and resolve design and construction problems.

Key focus areas include Provide engineering and consulting services for projects and clients, Lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, and Design and develop plans and specifications.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering, 8+ Years Experience, and Professional Engineer (PE) Registration. Important skills include Engineering Analysis, Calculations, Design And Development, Observation And Inspection, Report Writing, and Project Progress Tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering AnalysisCalculationsDesign and DevelopmentObservation and InspectionReport WritingProject Progress TrackingBudget ManagementProblem SolvingSound Engineering PrinciplesCommunicationSafety LeadershipQuality MonitoringRisk ManagementTechnical DirectionConceptual DesignInvestigative ApproachProject ManagementTechnical ReviewTechnical TrainingMarketingSalesBusiness DevelopmentSupervision

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering8-11 Years ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationMaster's Degree in EngineeringValid Driver's License With Acceptable Violation History

Full job description

Experience Required

8 - 11 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:

Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.

Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.

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

Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.

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.

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.

Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.

Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.

Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Minimum 8-11 years' experience.

Master's degree in Engineering preferred.

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

Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

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

1885

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