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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

  • Nashville, Tennessee; Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 28313BR
  • United States
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Job Description
General Responsibilities:
In this challenging role you will 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.

You will also review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. You will prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. In addition, you will research and resolve design and construction problems as well as assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.

Finally, you will 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 the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.

Be a part of something bigger! As a 100% employee-owned firm, you're not just an employee; you're an owner, invested in our shared success. Ready to redefine what's possible in geotechnical engineering? Join Terracon and make your mark!


Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company.
  • 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 and complimentary department resources.
  • Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients.
  • Make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues and growth mindset across office and companywide resources and services.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.



About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.
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