GeoDesign Senior Staff Engineer

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Terracon
Terracon provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and materials testing services.
Engineering consulting with field investigations, design, and project management.
4 days ago ago
$89,900 - $139,300
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Industrial Hygiene
Building Science
Environmental Consulting
Site Remediation
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Environmental
Facilities
Geotechnical
Materials
Industrial
Federal
Technology
Building Enclosure Consulting
Role
What you would be doing
field investigations
lab testing
data analysis
cost estimates
design recommendations
project planning
  • Work closely with senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.
  • Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data, development of recommendations.
  • Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
  • Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents
  • Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
  • Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
  • Develop the scope of work for routine projects.
  • Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
  • Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
  • Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis
  • Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals for routine projects.
What you bring
pe
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driver's license
bachelor
master
3-5 yrs
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
  • Mid-level, experienced engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required and ability to obtain a registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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].
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GeoDesign Senior Staff Engineer at Terracon in Mountlake Terrace, WA