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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Senior Engineer

  • North Charleston, South Carolina
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 29725BR
  • United States
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Job Description
Come to Terracon and discover what great looks like. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with great people and work on great projects. At Terracon, you can have the opportunity to build a career focused on rewarding and exciting projects that help the community where you live.

At Terracon, 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.

Geotechnical engineering is being reinvented at Terracon. Innovation is key as we look to deliver solutions to our clients like no one has ever done before. If you are ready for a change and a challenge, we want to talk with you.

Our Senior Geotechnical Engineers provide engineering and consulting services across diverse projects and clients. Responsibilities include leading field investigations, conducting engineering analysis and calculations, and designing and developing plans and specifications. Engineers will also observe and inspect work, prepare and review reports, and ensure compliance with design documents. Additional tasks include preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking project progress and budgets, and recommending adjustments as needed. This role involves researching and resolving design and construction issues, reviewing and analyzing laboratory and field data, and applying sound engineering principles. Engineers must effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients, project teams and audiences. Services are provided for existing and proposed projects in the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.

General Responsibilities:
  • Lead and model safety practices, ensuring team adherence to safety guidelines and promoting pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Champion continuous quality monitoring and improvement, maintaining high standards on all projects.
  • Develop an understanding of project-related risks to protect Terracon’s interests.
  • Provide technical direction for routine, unique, and complex projects.
  • Conceptualize initial design or investigative approaches for major phases of large projects or oversee engineering work on projects of moderate scope.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering tasks, addressing complex design requirements as needed.
  • Review and supervise projects involving complex investigation techniques, and oversee the analysis and formulation of recommendations in reports for clients.
  • Lead technical training and make decisions based on current technology trends.
  • Oversee marketing, sales, and business development initiatives.
  • Supervise less experienced engineers and technical support staff.
  • Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer within Terracon’s quality review process.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration


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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