26692BR

　　Service Line:

　　Geotechnical

　　Office Name:

　　Houston

　　Job Description:

　　General Responsibilities:

　　As a Geotechnical Staff 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 eventually leading geotechnical and pavement-focused field investigations, engineering analysis and design, calculations, and recommendations, and preparing 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, participate in and eventually lead pre-task planning, and report any safety issues or concerns to management.

　　• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

　　• Work closely with Professional Engineers to gain project management and engineering experience.

　　• In general, be a proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.

　　• Support and subsequently lead development of the scope of work for routine transportation projects, working up to projects of increasing size and complexity.

　　• Assist in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other project related documents for small to large projects of varying complexity under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

　　• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of projects with varying size and complexity under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

　　• 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 review and consideration under the guidance and supervision of a Professional Engineer.

　　• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services and communicating project progress.

　　• May 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.

　　Requirements:

　　• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

　　• 0-3 years’ experience.

　　• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

　　• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.

　　Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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　　Exemption:

　　Exempt

　　Requisition ID:

　　26692BR

　　Posting Title:

　　Staff Engineer

　　Employment Type:

　　Regular, Full Time

　　City, State (Office Location):

　　Houston, TX

　　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.

　　Job Category:

　　Engineering