Geotechnical Project Engineering

Terracon is growing and seeking to hire a Geotechnical Project Engineer in our Tampa office. We work on a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects including commercial, transportation, energy, and federal projects throughout the region. This position is for a 5‑plus year professional experienced in projects of varying size and complexity. The successful candidate will have the ability to review, understand project design documents and construction plans & specifications, and have experience in the development of work plans and cost estimates for geotechnical site investigations and engineering consultation.

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 a variety of sectors, including, for example, public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre‑task planning. Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.

Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.

Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects.

Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

Work closely with senior‑level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.

Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.

Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.

Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.

Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.

Serve as a technical adviser to junior‑level project team members.

Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.

Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.

Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.

Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

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