Terracon
Terracon
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConstructionConsultingScience
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm serving construction and infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. Its work spans site selection, subsurface investigation, geotechnical engineering, environmental services, design and mitigation, construction materials testing and inspection, facility engineering, and asset management. Terracon supports commercial, federal, healthcare, industrial and logistics, power, and transportation projects through more than 200 U.S. locations and a team of over 8,000 employees, combining local expertise with national resources and proprietary data tools.

Project Engineer, Trenchless Services

Lead trenchless engineering and construction consulting at Terracon, an employee-owned multidisciplinary firm. Support critical underground utility and water infrastructure projects across Midwest offices.

Description

  • Support underground and trenchless construction for electrical and communications utilities, gas pipelines, and stormwater, wastewater, and water conveyance systems.
  • Conduct investigations, analyses, design support, and construction-phase consulting.
  • Lead and mentor engineers and technical staff on medium to large, complex projects.
  • Plan and oversee field investigations and laboratory testing programs.
  • Carry out trenchless engineering analyses and calculations.
  • Develop trenchless design and construction recommendations.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, and specifications.
  • Provide technical expertise during construction.
  • Work with project managers on proposals, cost estimates, and project tracking.
  • Explain engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong safety culture.
  • Identify project risks and help develop risk management strategies.
  • Lead pre-task planning and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
  • Monitor project quality and improve project practices.
  • Provide technical review and direction, applying innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Relevant experience or educational background in trenchless and subsurface infrastructure projects.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with engineering software and spreadsheets.
  • CAD or MicroStation experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to travel periodically for project work.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • Various bonus programs.
  • Employee ownership in Terracon’s fully employee-owned structure.
  • Opportunities to mentor and learn from others.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
  • Flexibility to work from multiple Midwest office locations.

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