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Senior Alternate Delivery Geotechnical Engineer

TERRACON
TERRACON Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

New Remote Position-Alternate Delivery Requisition Sr. Geotechnical Engineer - Bridge, Tunnel, Infrastructure - Completely Remote Position
 

Terracon has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Alternate Delivery organization. This group works on our larger transportation projects across the US. Because of this, the position can be filled anywhere within the US! 

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. Project Management and/or technical leadership experience for large scale transportation projects is preferred, with the ability to manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project, including project teams, to verify that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. 

Examples of the work required include:

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and project managers for analysis and design of foundations for bridges, marine structures, and large infrastructure, supporting all project phases
  • Development of Site Characterization reports to include a geotechnical/geological narrative of site conditions along the alignment for purposes of identifying difficult ground conditions and/or project risks.
  • Providing geotechnical design recommendations and supporting documentation for earthwork, considering planned cuts/fills, for purposes of estimating construction quantities, assessing potential impacts to existing or planned project improvements and providing design/construction guidance.
  • Perform advanced soil-structure interaction, geotechnical, and dynamic analysis using finite element software, and execute geotechnical/structural design
  • Utilize industry-standard software for deep and shallow foundation design, providing recommendations to structural team members
  • Geotechnical analysis to support retaining wall recommendations for individual retaining structures or for groups of retaining structures with the same general conditions (i.e. height, subgrade conditions, geometry, etc.). All analyses should be performed in accordance with code requirements.

Analyses Required will include:

  • External stability analysis (bearing resistance, sliding, overturning, eccentricity)
  • Settlement analyses (short-term, total, rate)
  • Rotational stability
  • Identify geotechnical risk items that may adversely impact design and/or construction costs/schedules.

 

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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.
Terracon's Alternate Delivery Team is a group of experts who specialize in supporting clients with alternate delivery transportation projects including design-build, progressive design-build, public-private partnerships, and construction manager/general contractor. Providing these services early in the process, we help the contractor and designer prioritize risk and successfully manage projects, avoiding schedule delays and increased costs. The experienced professionals in Terracon's alternate delivery group have the specialized skills and experience to partner with clients every step of the way.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • You must have a minimum of 8-11 years of experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
  • Transportation experience with DOTs is required.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

     

     

    Preferred Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
  • 10 Years of experience

     

     

    This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" position. "Remote Only" employees do not have a designated workspace at an office and typically work from home or another location. 

    The national standard salary range for this position is $125,000-$160,900. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
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  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex 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.
  • Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
  • Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

     

Salary : $125,000 - $160,900

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