Digital Infrastructure Sector Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Kansas, Olathe
Nov 07, 2024
Job Description We have a unique and exciting new opportunity supporting our Digital Infrastructure clients! One where you get to combine your program management, technical and client experience skills while working from the location of your choice. Note: this is a civil engineering, geotechnical emphasis related position, not IT. In this new role, you will assist in the continued development of a new national geotechnical engineering program within the largest geotechnical consulting firm in the US. We have an immediate need for another innovative member of our rapidly growing, national program to manage large geotechnical engineering projects for Terracon's largest clients. This assignment is within our Digital Infrastructure sector. This sector is seeing significant growth, and tremendous leadership opportunity awaits. You will work along-side our top consultants in this space, leveraging Terracon's competitive advantages such as Stage1, Pivvot and Compass to deliver an unprecedented client experience. This role is for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and in a variety of geological settings, as projects are located nationwide. You will have opportunities to lead the coordination of work for multiple teams by partnering with National Account Managers. You will also have the opportunity to grow and develop significant clients within the sector. Working within Terracon's Central Engineering and Delivery (CE&D) Team and Digital Infrastructure sector, you will collaborate with other local engineers and Subject Matter Experts in our national network of 170 offices to meet aggressive needs of great clients. Your work will focus on the consistent delivery of projects within the Digital Infrastructure sector, assisting local offices in the application of innovative methods in site characterization, data visualization, and collaborative engineering for clients who must have such qualities to accomplish ambitious projects. You will work within Terracon's Project Management Organization (PMO), assisting in the geotechnical engineering aspects of resource management, project scheduling, and budgets and forecasts. You will conduct meetings with the clients and prepare reports to communicate the status of projects to the project team and client. You will set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Curiosity is key to this role. You will be asking questions to learn our client's approach to site selection, design and construction and to learn from Terracon's local experts in our offices where the projects are being executed. You will also work with the CE&D team to discover, develop and deploy innovative ways to get work done. Technical aspects of this role may include Preparation of proposals and cost estimates, tracking project progress, budgets, and recommending changes. Assisting in the execution of geotechnical field exploration using standard and innovative tools, Assignment, review, and evaluation of laboratory and field data for site characterization. Geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, Design and development of plans and specifications, Writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Reviewing drawings and collaboration with construction teams to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Observation and inspection of construction, Research and resolution of design and construction problems. Communication of complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams in a collaborative manner. Client manager aspects of this role may include developing a programmatic approach to the client's use of Terracon's services as it relates to their projects' life cycle, achieving success for the client's project through Terracon's local office teams, and having overall responsibility for excellence in terms of client experience. Lead Annual Business Reviews (ABRs) and monthly programmatic sync calls with select clients. Work with clients to drive innovation, programmatic improvements, and streamline work processes. Develop Geotechnical Basis of Design (GBOD) documents or other standards with clients to help drive quality and consistency within select national accounts. Work with clients to resolve project and programmatic related issues. Clients typically work on very short schedules, so responsiveness outside of typical work hours will be required. Clients in this sector are willing to pay for the value and experience you bring to their projects, and a chargeability goal of 40 to 60% will be expected. This role will initially report into the Digital Infrastructure sector. In the near future it may report to our Central Engineering and Delivery Office. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Work within a centralized engineering team to provide geotechnical consulting and engineering for medium to large projects nationally. Participate in the discovery, development and delivery of innovations in the geotechnical engineering and delivery processes. Work is regularly performed under strict client NDAs; responsible for executing services while maintaining client confidentiality. Partner with local Terracon project managers to accomplish projects safely with consistency and excellence, in strict compliance with established quality and risk management protocols. Promote continuous innovation, quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for innovation and quality control standards. Lead the development of new clients having a national footprint, and on-going management of client with goal of client becoming a national account. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Master's degree with geotechnical emphasis preferred. Minimum 8 years' related experience. Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Extensive project management and geotechnical engineering experience on projects of various sizes and complexities. Team player, excellent communication skills, and innovative mindset. Experience in and affinity for the development and/or application of technology within geotechnical engineering. Ability to serve as Subject Matter Expert in the Digital Infrastructure sector within 6 months. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" position. "Remote Only" employees do not have a designated workspace at an office, and typically work from home or another location. The national standard salary range for this position is $98,900-$148,600. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. #LI-TB1 About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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'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. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.