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32850BR

Service Line:

Geotechnical

Office Name:

Sacramento

Job Description:

Ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued and your safety is paramount? How about having access to a nationwide bench of expertise, and opportunities to learn and lead? This is life at Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company where we chart our course together and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.

Come, Explore with Terracon as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Sacramento office!

Job Description:

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide mentoring to less experienced staff on field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and providing recommendations and report writing. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading design and development of plans and specifications and for providing support to field staff performing observation and inspection work. In addition, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will review drawings and construction reports to assure compliance with plans and specifications, and work with clients to resolve any design or construction issues. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will also be responsible for providing support with preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking and evaluating project progress, budgets, and preparation of change orders. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer candidate will be able to 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:

+ Provide technical direction for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.

+ Lead safety efforts for the team by creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices, promoting pre-task planning and ensuring the team follows safety guidelines.

+ Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects and monitor quality standards and practices.

+ Develop an understanding of the company risk management policies and be able to manage the company’s project-related risks.

+ Responsible for conceptualizing the investigative approach and engineering design for moderate to large projects.

+ Provide review of project deliverables and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients.

+ Lead technical training of staff and make informed decisions by applying state of the art engineering methods.

+ Provide leadership support for marketing, sales and business development.

+ Supervise less experienced engineers and provide technical support for staff on geotechnical projects.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical Engineering or related engineering field. Master’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) registration. California (GE) registration preferred.

+ Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

32850BR

Posting Title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Sacramento, CA

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.

Job Category:

Engineering

State Salary Range Minimum:

111300

State Salary Range Maximum:

172600

Expected Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. _*For California residents please note: A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving._