Geotechnical/Pavement Project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Terracon Full time
Job Description

General Responsibilities:


As a Geotechnical/Pavement Project Engineer with Terracon's Texas Transportation Team, you'll be asked to provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of rural and urban transportation projects and clients across Texas.


This may include performing and/or leading geotechnical and pavement-focused field investigations, engineering analysis and design, calculations, and recommendations, and preparing and reviewing related reports for the services provided; tracking and evaluating project progress and budgets; researching and resolving design and construction issues and providing solutions; and applying sound engineering principles and communicating 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 and transportation sectors across Texas.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards on all projects, lead pre-task planning, and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Maintain quality standards on all projects.
  • Work closely with senior-level engineers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
  • In general, be a proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to mid-sized projects of varying complexity.
  • Independently lead a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
  • Develop the scope of work for small to mid-sized transportation projects. Support and eventually lead the scope of work for large-scale, complex transportation projects.
  • Prepare proposals, reports, and other project related documents for small to large projects of varying complexity.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
  • Analyze data, perform engineering calculations and analysis, and make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for inclusion in reports.
  • Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
  • Serve as a technical adviser to staff level project team members.
  • Perform intermediate quality control review of proposals, reports, and other project related documents written by others.
  • Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel for ongoing transportation projects.
  • Collaborate with offices across Texas to execute projects and deliver consistent services to our clients and partners.
  • Participate in marketing and business development with a primary focus on transportation pursuits and clients.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience preferred.
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
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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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