Geotechnical Field Engineer

Job Description

Join Terracon's growing Geotechnical Department in Minnesota as an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer. The expected start date for this role would be in the Spring 2027 . This role offers an exciting opportunity to launch your career with an employee-owned company known for its safety-first culture, technical excellence, and commitment to developing future leaders. You will work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of geotechnical projects while contributing to the continued growth of our Minnesota operations.

In this role, you will support a variety of geotechnical projects including federal agencies, railroads, electric utilities, power generation facilities, renewable energy developments, and transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. Tasks will include performing field investigations, evaluating subsurface conditions, and providing engineering recommendations that help clients design and construct safe, reliable infrastructure. Working alongside experienced geotechnical professionals, you will gain hands-on experience with drilling and sampling programs, field observations, laboratory testing, foundation recommendations, earthwork evaluations, and construction support services.


Terracon anticipates the starting salary range for this job opportunity will be from $68,420.00 to $82,060. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience to the role. Additional details on the salary range for this job at Terracon can be found further below in this posting.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee ownership (ESOP), paid time off, paid holidays, wellbeing resources, and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Understand and practice quality acumen. Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform field observation, testing, drilling support, and construction oversight activities in active industrial, transportation, utility, and energy environments.
• Coordinate and team with contractors, project managers, drill crews, utility representatives to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Travel to project sites throughout the region and work outdoors in varying weather, terrain, and site conditions.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisors on routine and less complex projects.
• Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
• Draft routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related engineering discipline required. Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  Requirements
• Provide field oversight and support for geotechnical and environmental drilling operations, including soil sampling, instrumentation installation, and site characterization activities.
• Participate in and adhere to all client, regulatory, and company safety requirements, including federal, railroad, utility, and power-sector safety programs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card) as required to support drilling operations, operate designated commercial vehicles, and access certain project sites.
• Ability to successfully complete client-required background checks, safety training, railroad roadway worker protection training, utility contractor qualification programs, and site-specific access requirements when applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)

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.