Senior Engineer

at Terracon in Boise, Idaho, United States

25996BR

Service Line:

Geotechnical

Office Name:

Boise

Job Description:

Explore with us in Boise, ID, as our next Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

General Responsibilities:

As a Senior Geotechnical engineer, you will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of geotechnical 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.

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Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

25996BR

Posting Title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Boise, ID

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.

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