Automotive and Motorsport Track Pavement Materials and Construction Engineer Job at Terracon Consultants, Inc (Austin)

Job Description

Provide engineering and consulting services focused on pavement materials, design, and construction quality for automotive proving grounds and motorsport tracks. This role is both intellectually rigorous and physically demanding. Combining detailed analysis with hands-on field leadership, it is uniquely rewarding because your decisions translate directly into world-class track ride quality, safety, and performance. You will manage assigned projects from planning through execution, provide practical on-site technical guidance, and deliver clear, concise, client-ready documentation. Services are primarily within the automotive and motorsport track industries, with occasional work in transportation, public works, commercial, and/or industrial sectors. Frequent travel (domestic and international) is expected; field assignments commonly run 1–2+ weeks at a time and may include early mornings, long days, and evening analysis/reporting.

Job Responsibility

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
Maintain and promote quality standards and practices on all projects, including continuous quality monitoring and improvement
Manage assigned projects from planning through completion, balancing detailed engineering analysis with on-site construction quality leadership
Provide engineering and consulting services for clients in the automotive proving ground and motorsport track industries, ensuring expectations are aligned and outcomes exceed client needs
Plan, schedule, conduct, coordinate, and/or supervise detailed phases of project work
support fast-moving schedules where precision matters
Perform and/or lead field investigations and construction observation/inspection, including asphalt paving operations, plant/field troubleshooting, and documentation of field conditions
Develop track-focused pavement design and materials recommendations that account for performance requirements such as smoothness, texture, durability, and safety
Prepare and/or review plans, specifications, and technical requirements
review drawings and construction to ensure compliance with project standards
Analyze laboratory and field data, perform engineering calculations, and evaluate results for inclusion in reports, recommendations, and construction decisions
Oversee or coordinate QC/QA activities (without directing means-and-methods), including compaction control, sampling/testing oversight, and evaluation of smoothness/evenness data (e.g., straightedge, profiling, texture testing)
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project-related documents
track progress, budgets, and recommend changes as needed
Communicate complex engineering issues clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including owners, designers, contractors, and internal project teams
Serve as a technical resource to junior team members
assign, review, and evaluate work products and data as appropriate
Maintain thorough field documentation habits (daily reporting, photo documentation, and clear follow-up actions) and produce timely technical memos and formal reports
Work closely with senior-level managers and clients to develop scopes, communicate progress, and deliver findings and recommendations
Support business development and client relationships through high-quality delivery, responsiveness, and professional presentation of results
Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays and multi-week assignments at domestic and international project sites
comfortable with unconventional schedules tied to construction operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Master’s degree in engineering preferred
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
Willingness to travel frequently (domestic and international), including multi-week field assignments
Strong experience with pavement construction and QC/QA (asphalt paving preferred) and ability to translate field conditions into actionable recommendations
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
ability to produce concise, client-ready deliverables

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off and holidays
education reimbursement
various bonus programs

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