Geotechnical Senior Engineer

Company: TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Location: Everett
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

See Terracon's Safety Response to Covid-19 below Job Description General Responsibilities: 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. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. 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. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. 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 such as conflicting design requirements. Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports. Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues. Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development. Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects. Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer. 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. Preferred Certification: Authorized Project Reviewer status. Terracon's Safety Response to COVID-19 Committed to Our Employee Safety Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. It's that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being "Best at People," here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner: On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects Empowering employees to speak up and say "no" to working in unsafe conditions Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures Offering voluntary reduced work schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others Load leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high productivity and chargeability Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs Implementing a stand-by leave program to ensure our employees continue service and health insurance benefits during regional work shortages If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 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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