Geotechnical Senior Engineer (Transportation)
Terracon
Provide geotechnical engineering and consulting for large U.S. transportation projects (remote)
8 days ago ago
$101,200 - $156,900
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Springfield, MO
Field
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
geotechnical design
risk identification
site characterization
retaining wall analysis
bridge foundations
project planning
- Mentoring and coaching key project team members to execute the projects.
- 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.
- Identify geotechnical risk items that may adversely impact design and/or construction costs/schedules.
- Coordinates with lead project accountant for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.
- Responsible for managing the team in conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for an entire major transportation project or segments of a large transportation project.
- 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.
- Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
- Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.
- Providing geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts/fills, for purposes of estimating construction quantities, assessing potential impacts to existing or planned project improvements and providing design/construction guidance.
- Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.
- Development of Site Characterization reports to include a geotechnical/geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment for purposes of identifying difficult ground conditions and/or project risks.
- Geotechnical analysis to support retaining wall recommendations for individual retaining structures or for groups of retaining structures with the same general conditions (i.e. height, subgrade conditions, geometry, etc.). All analyses should be performed in accordance with code requirements.
- Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold team members accountable for quality control standards.
- Geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for bridge and wall foundations (shallow and deep).
What you bring
engineering degree
transportation
pe registration
senior level
8-11 years
driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred
- Transportation experience with DOTs is required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Rotational stability
- Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of unique or complex projects.
- Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity)
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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.
- 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
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
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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