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:

• Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.
• Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices. Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.
• Senior Consulting level engineering professional who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts and principles for a major engineering discipline.
• Provide leadership, direction and promote a state-of-the art approach for a major engineering discipline of the firm.
• Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
• Plan, organize and supervise design engineering activities for major projects of large scale and complexity.
• Provides consultation on quality issues.
• Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
• Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
• Publish technical articles, present technical papers and training seminars to technical groups to promote the professional image and reputation of the company.
• Known in the industry as an expert in a major engineering discipline.
• Maintain leadership level influence with appropriate technical committees and societies. Actively participate in professional organizations. .Act as expert witness on behalf of company to clients or representing company in litigation or court proceedings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience which may include advanced study and research in field.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Service Line Director Committee approval required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• Obtain Authorized Project Reviewer status by Terracon within one year.

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’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.