Geotechnical Project Engineer

General Responsibilities:

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Multiple Iowa Locations Available

Ames • Dubuque • Cedar Rapids • Cedar Falls • Bettendorf • Des Moines

Build your career while delivering impactful projects. We''re seeking a motivated Geotechnical Project Engineer to lead and support a diverse range of projects across public works, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, and communications markets.

In this role, you''ll perform and oversee geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, design recommendations, project planning, reporting, and construction observation. You''ll collaborate directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from proposal through completion.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us deliver innovative geotechnical solutions for our clients and communities.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute geotechnical engineering projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and perform field investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
• Prepare and review proposals, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance.
• Analyze laboratory and field data and incorporate findings into technical reports.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Review project deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field staff.
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 4-9 years of relevant geotechnical experience
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse team members
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.

About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

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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