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Job Description
Grow your engineering career in the Quad Cities
Join a collaborative engineering team supporting impactful projects while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Bettendorf and the Quad Cities—a strong regional economy, riverfront amenities, reasonable commutes, and access to both Iowa and Illinois markets. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer looking to gain broad, hands‑on experience while building a long‑term career in eastern Iowa.
Position Overview
We are seeking a developing engineering professional to provide engineering and consulting services on a wide variety of projects and clients. This role offers hands‑on experience across field investigations, design support, and construction observation while working closely with experienced Professional Engineers who are invested in your growth.
Projects may support clients in public works, transportation, commercial development, communications, energy, and industrial sectors, providing exposure to the infrastructure and development initiatives that shape the Quad Cities region and beyond.
What You’ll Do
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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.
Grow your engineering career in the Quad Cities
Join a collaborative engineering team supporting impactful projects while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Bettendorf and the Quad Cities—a strong regional economy, riverfront amenities, reasonable commutes, and access to both Iowa and Illinois markets. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer looking to gain broad, hands‑on experience while building a long‑term career in eastern Iowa.
Position Overview
We are seeking a developing engineering professional to provide engineering and consulting services on a wide variety of projects and clients. This role offers hands‑on experience across field investigations, design support, and construction observation while working closely with experienced Professional Engineers who are invested in your growth.
Projects may support clients in public works, transportation, commercial development, communications, energy, and industrial sectors, providing exposure to the infrastructure and development initiatives that shape the Quad Cities region and beyond.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with and participate in field investigations, observations, inspections, and testing using both field and laboratory methods.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses and support design recommendations.
- Review drawings and construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Help prepare technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
- Track project progress and budgets, and communicate findings clearly to project teams.
- Work alongside engineering technicians and field crews, preparing daily field reports.
- An early‑career or developing engineer eager to learn and grow under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Interest in gaining exposure to a wide range of project types rather than being siloed.
- Comfortable working in both office and field environments.
- Shorter commutes and a lower cost of living than major metro areas.
- A stable regional economy supported by transportation, manufacturing, utilities, and public infrastructure.
- Access to riverfront trails, parks, and outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River.
- A community that offers both professional opportunity and a high quality of life.
- Central access to projects throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
- Meaningful, hands‑on project experience early in your career
- Mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers
- Exposure to diverse markets and project types
- A supportive team environment that values safety, quality, and professional development
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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.