Terracon

Project Engineer

Terracon  •  Harrisburg, PA (Remote)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

General Responsibilities:

The Terracon Harrisburg office WANTS YOU if you:

  • You are a water resource enthusiast and love clean water.
  • Have a desire to lead a team and grow into management
  • Show attention to detail.
  • Are proficient in design.
  • Are invigorated by challenges.
  • Enjoy communication and client interaction.
  • Are experienced in outdoor and office environments.
  • Want a career development path.

…EXPLORE WITH US!

YOU’LL GET TO:
Design potable water, domestic and industrial wastewater, stormwater, rainwater harvesting, and other water resources systems

Perform engineering analyses and calculations
Prepare detailed drawings
Develop engineer’s reports and plans
Assemble permit applications and other regulatory reports
Develop construction specifications and contracts
Perform site inspections and sampling
Perform construction inspections
Prepare proposals and manage projects
Communicate with clients
Manage team members
Perform quality control review of report documents
Participate in marketing and business development

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

● Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
● Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
● Maintain quality standards on all projects.

  • Perform site investigations, data collection, site surveys, and field evaluations of existing facilities, infrastructure, and property.


● Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
● Independently perform a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects.
● Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
● Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
● Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.

  • Complete construction phase services, such as management of project schedule, costs, meeting attendance, and administrative tasks.
  • Coordinate with operations and maintenance staff periodically on water and wastewater treatment system projects.

● Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
● Perform quality control review of proposals and reports written by others.
● Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
● Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
● Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
● Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
● Participate in marketing, sales and business development.

  • Attend meetings (remote or in-person) with clients, field staff and regulatory agencies for project support.

● Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related Engineering degree.
● Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
● Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to become licensed in Pennsylvania.
● Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
●5+ years’ experience in potable water, wastewater, water resources design and permitting with an engineering consulting firm or related.

  • Proficiency in technical writing and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management, with the ability to multitask
  • Detail oriented with commitment to providing high quality engineering services as it related to all workspace responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) permitting and design requirements for potable water and wastewater systems.
  • Municipal Engineering Experience
  • AutoCAD software experience
  • Experience in field reconnaissance, survey equipment operation, data collection and analysis.
  • Experience or openness to learn design related software as required by project need (i.e SWMM, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, etc.)
  • Construction inspection and oversight experience
  • Willing and able to travel to project sites and meetings as needed, including long days and overnight
  • Project Management experience
  • Marketing and client development experience


YOUR CAREER GROWTH:

  • Personalized career path planning.
  • Paid internal and external education and training.
  • Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.

FLEXIBLE WORK ROUTINE: In-office and remote hybrid schedule

Terracon

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 has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 8,000 employees in more than 200 locations nationwide. Additionally, we partner with our U.S. clients to serve their international needs. Terracon’s growth is due to dedicated employees who are responsive to clients, provide quality services, and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon provides services on thousands of projects each year. Our culture, systems, and structure enable us to excel at both small and large projects. By combining our national resources with specific local area expertise, we consistently overcome obstacles and deliver the results our clients expect.

Terracon serves a diverse portfolio of private and public clients. By being responsive, resourceful, and reliable, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations for service, solutions, quality, and speed of delivery. Based on a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, our commitment is centered around these key objectives.

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Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Olathe, Kansas
Year Founded
1965
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