Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Job Description

Build Your Career. Expand Your Impact.

Looking to grow your geotechnical engineering career with a company that invests in your development? At Terracon, you'll work on challenging projects, collaborate with industry experts, and gain hands-on experience from field exploration through final design recommendations.

Join a 100% employee-owned company where your ideas matter, your safety comes first, and career growth is encouraged every step of the way.

Location: Hybrid opportunities available. This position may be based from our Omaha or Lincoln, Nebraska offices.

Why Join Terracon?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Employee-owned company with shared success
• Access to nationwide technical experts and resources
• Diverse projects across transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, and public infrastructure markets
• Strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and professional development
• Support for EIT and PE growth and licensing goals
• Opportunities for leadership and client development
• Industry-leading commitment to safety

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical proposals, scopes, and cost estimates
• Participate in field explorations including soil borings, cone penetration testing, and instrumentation installation
• Review field and laboratory data and develop geotechnical recommendations
• Perform engineering analyses using industry-standard software tools
• Prepare geotechnical reports, technical memos, and recommendations for clients
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and clients to solve complex engineering challenges
• Support construction-phase services, foundation observations, and instrumentation monitoring
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in professional organizations and industry events

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 0-5 years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • EIT/EI certification preferred; PE license welcomed
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for field assignments and project support
  Grow With Terracon
  Whether you're a recent graduate or an engineer ready for your next challenge, Terracon provides the training, mentorship, project exposure, and resources to help you advance your career. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to impactful projects, and have the opportunity to shape the future of the communities we serve.

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.