Senior Geological Engineer

See Terracon’s Safety Response to Covid-19 below

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Terracon is growing, and we are hiring a Senior Engineering Geologist, Geological Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer in the Phoenix, Arizona, Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah regions to lead our growing Geohazard and Rock Engineering practice! In this role you will be responsible for providing consulting services related to geologic hazards and rock mechanics for a broad array of projects and clients, including small- and large-scale commercial developments, transportation projects, industrial facilities and energy projects throughout the area. This work may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering and geological analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications for geologic hazard mitigation, 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. Respond to emergency call outs. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering and geology principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

If your passion lies in working on projects that help grow and develop your community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.

Role, Responsibilities, and Experience:

• Lead in the development of Geologic Hazards and Rock Engineering for Terracon in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Proficient understanding of geologic principles to both engineering geology and geotechnical engineering projects
• Proficient use of rock mechanics and structural geological principles involving discontinuity mapping, stereonet and kinematic analysis
• Strong understanding of geologic hazards such as landslides, rockfall, debris flows, sinkholes, mine subsidence, etc. and remedial actions
• Understanding of risk assessments surrounding geologic hazards and potential remedial actions.
• Strong understanding of how to assess risk, investigate, evaluate alternative actions, and develop strategies for remediation of geologic hazards
• Strong understanding of design, detailing and specification of geologic hazard mitigation methods.
• Manages unique or complex projects involving geologic hazards.
• Serves as technical expert and leader with the authority to work independently, make decisions, and manage projects from initial inception to completion.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional geologic and engineering practices but may include a variety of innovative exploration techniques.
• Knowledgeable on characterization, analysis, and control of groundwater and its hydrogeologic setting.
• Experienced with subsurface investigative methods including conventional drilling, angle-drilling, geophysical surface and borehole surveys, acoustic and televiewer logging.
• Understanding of soils and rock characteristics in the Colorado and Utah region
• Performs geological and geotechnical analyses, prepare proposals and reports
• Knowledgeable on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their use in the investigation of geologic hazards including photogrammetry and lidar.
• Leads team on responses to RFPs related to project pursuits involving Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

• Strong understanding of instrumentation and monitoring systems in-situ and remote applications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering coupled with a Minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) registration.
• Strong understanding of geologic hazard investigation, design, and remediation
• Technical expertise in rock mechanics and laboratory testing of soils and rock
• Proficient with engineering geology and geotechnical software such as gINT, Slope/W, SLIDE, ShapemetriX, DIPS, RocData, RocPlane, Swedge, RocTopple, Rocfall and CRSP, Word, Excel, MathCAD
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Supplemental Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members, internally and externally
• 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.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with blasting including pre-blast surveys, blasting design, pre-split and production blasting, and vibration monitoring.
• Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.
• Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development activities. Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guideline. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safe practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Review design and construction submittals for compliance with design standards, project requirements and contract documents
• Provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff on project teams; provides leadership that involves planning, organizing, and coordination of work.
• Coordinate work with other subject matter experts
• Serve as technical specialist and/or project manager

Preferred Technical skills:

• MS or PhD degree
• PE License
• PG License
• RocScience Suite of Programs

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Terracon’s Safety Response to COVID-19

Committed to Our Employee Safety!

Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!

Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. It’s that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being “Best at People,” here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:

• On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well
• Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects
• Empowering employees to speak up and say “no” to working in unsafe conditions
• Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures
• Offering voluntary reduced work schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others
• Load leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high productivity and chargeability
• Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits
• Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones
• Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs
• Implementing a stand-by leave program to ensure our employees continue service and health insurance benefits during regional work shortages

If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if you’re interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.