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Geotechnical Staff Engineer

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Terracon Consultants, Inc

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United States , Omaha, Nebraska and Lincoln, Nebraska

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Ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued and your safety is paramount? How about having access to a nationwide bench of expertise, and opportunities to learn and lead? This is life at Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company where we chart our course together and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.

Job Responsibility:

  • Follow Terracon safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Be a leader in safety
  • Prepare proposals (scopes and cost estimates) for projects of varying size and complexity under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer (Authorized Project Reviewer)
  • Participate in pre-task planning meetings with the drill crew(s) for each field exploration
  • Join the driller/drill crew to assist with the completion of field explorations as necessary
  • Review field logs and field cone sounding data
  • Assign laboratory testing on each soil sample
  • Evaluate laboratory and/or field data to prepare typed logs for incorporation into deliverables
  • Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and evaluations
  • Apply sound engineering principles to prepare geotechnical reports/letters/addendums containing written geotechnical recommendations
  • Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams
  • Review plans and specifications prepared by the design team against prepared deliverables to confirm recommendations were implemented correctly
  • Observe shallow foundation or deep foundation installation on construction phase projects
  • Monitor various types of instrumentation installed to support construction and prepare periodic letters/reports
  • Research, observe, and resolve design and construction problems
  • Attend and actively participate in local professional organizations
  • Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with clients

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • 0-5 years experience
  • Desired Licensure: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
  • Out-of-town travel may be necessary
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:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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