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135500.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year
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Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Geotechnical Transportation practice. This group works on transportation projects all across Northern and Central California. Because of this, the position can be filled out of our East Bay, Lodi or Sacrament locations! In this role you will provide engineering and consulting services for transportation 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 the transportation sector.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects
  • Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope
  • 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
  • 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 technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 8-11 years’ experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration
  • Transportation experience with DOTs is required
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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