Geotechnical Senior Engineer at Terracon in Midvale, UT | Kablio

Role

Description

project planning

safety management

design concept

technical review

quality assurance

business development

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.
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.
Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
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.
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.
Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

Requirements

pe

senior

project reviewer

8-11 yrs

beng

meng

Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1965

Year Established

The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.

The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.

Culture + Values

Prosperity
Caring
Courage
Curiosity
Excellence
Integrity
SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
TEAMWORK – We Work Together
ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
Client Service
Employee Well‑Being and Development
Employee Ownership
Ethics and Integrity
Quality
Safety
Financial Performance
Growth

Environment + Sustainability

4,800 metric tons

Concrete Diversion from Landfills

The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.

64 million tons CO₂

CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra

Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.

60% concrete reduction

GripTerra Material Efficiency

GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.

3 million tons CO₂

CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects

By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices

Inclusion & Diversity

ERGs Increased 3x

Employee Resource Groups Expansion

Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.

20+ Members

Inclusive Culture Team

An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.

Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].

Articles

Careers at Terracon

Terracon Projects

Environmental Services

Geotechnical Services

Role

Description

project planning

safety management

design concept

technical review

quality assurance

business development

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.
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.
Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
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.
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.
Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

Requirements

pe

senior

project reviewer

8-11 yrs

beng

meng

Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1965

Year Established

The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.

The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.

Culture + Values

Prosperity
Caring
Courage
Curiosity
Excellence
Integrity
SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
TEAMWORK – We Work Together
ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
Client Service
Employee Well‑Being and Development
Employee Ownership
Ethics and Integrity
Quality
Safety
Financial Performance
Growth

Environment + Sustainability

4,800 metric tons

Concrete Diversion from Landfills

The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.

64 million tons CO₂

CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra

Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.

60% concrete reduction

GripTerra Material Efficiency

GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.

3 million tons CO₂

CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects

By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices

Inclusion & Diversity

ERGs Increased 3x

Employee Resource Groups Expansion

Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.

20+ Members

Inclusive Culture Team

An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.

Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].

Articles

Careers at Terracon

Terracon Projects

Environmental Services

Geotechnical Services