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Geotechnical Field Engineer

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Terracon Consultants, Inc

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United States , Midvale

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Job Description:

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Job Responsibility:

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
  • Participate in pre-task planning
  • Report any safety issues or concerns to management
  • Understand and practice quality acumen
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery
  • Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing
  • Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports
  • Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports
  • Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects
  • May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
  • Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals
  • Performs plan drafting using CAD software
  • May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings
  • Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Nice to have:

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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