Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $74,800.00 - $120,500.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Reimbursement
Bonus programs
Job Description
Terracon is a leading, 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm specializing in delivering high-quality environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials engineering services. Founded in 1965, Terracon has grown into a multidiscipline powerhouse with more than 8,000 dedicated professionals operating from over 200 offices nationwide, making it a trusted partner for clients across all 50 states. The firm’s commitment to innovation, client service, and employee growth has earned it recognition as a top firm in various specialty areas, including asbestos and lead abatement. Terracon thrives on its vision of "Together, we are best at people," emphasizing a healthy work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, robust compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
Terracon is currently seeking a Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical to join their team in the Gulf Coast Region, which includes offices located in Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; and Shreveport, LA. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated, experienced technical consultant to lead and support the geotechnical service line across a wide geographic area covering Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
In this pivotal role, the Regional Technical Consultant will provide strategic technical leadership, oversight, and expertise for geotechnical engineering services throughout the Gulf Coast West region. You will be responsible for operating and reviewing geotechnical projects, standardizing policies and procedures across multiple offices, and monitoring project quality, compliance, and safety. You will also play a critical role in staff training, site visits, safety incident investigations, and quality audits, ensuring the highest standards across all geotechnical activities.
Terracon encourages collaboration and innovation, expecting you to engage with various departments to drive the growth and operational success of the regional geotechnical service line. As a technical consultant, you will also be instrumental in client development, proposal support, and recruitment efforts to build a highly skilled and effective team of geotechnical professionals. Terracon’s broad resources—such as extensive historical geotechnical data, a vast fleet of over 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and a nationwide network of employees—provide a foundation for delivering precise and value-added subsurface information to complex engineering challenges.
Joining Terracon means becoming part of a firm that not only values technical excellence but also strongly supports employees with competitive pay, health and wellness programs, 401(k) plans with company matching, paid time off, education reimbursement, and a comprehensive suite of benefits. You will have the opportunity to leverage the latest technologies, including AI-supported solutions and predictive tools, to help clients achieve their project goals around sustainability, quality, and efficiency. This position offers the flexibility to be based in any of the region’s offices, allowing for a work environment that supports balance and remote work when appropriate.
If you are a seasoned geotechnical engineer seeking a challenging leadership role where your expertise will directly influence regional growth and operational excellence, Terracon’s Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical position in the Gulf Coast Region will provide a stimulating and rewarding career path.
Terracon is currently seeking a Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical to join their team in the Gulf Coast Region, which includes offices located in Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; and Shreveport, LA. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated, experienced technical consultant to lead and support the geotechnical service line across a wide geographic area covering Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
In this pivotal role, the Regional Technical Consultant will provide strategic technical leadership, oversight, and expertise for geotechnical engineering services throughout the Gulf Coast West region. You will be responsible for operating and reviewing geotechnical projects, standardizing policies and procedures across multiple offices, and monitoring project quality, compliance, and safety. You will also play a critical role in staff training, site visits, safety incident investigations, and quality audits, ensuring the highest standards across all geotechnical activities.
Terracon encourages collaboration and innovation, expecting you to engage with various departments to drive the growth and operational success of the regional geotechnical service line. As a technical consultant, you will also be instrumental in client development, proposal support, and recruitment efforts to build a highly skilled and effective team of geotechnical professionals. Terracon’s broad resources—such as extensive historical geotechnical data, a vast fleet of over 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and a nationwide network of employees—provide a foundation for delivering precise and value-added subsurface information to complex engineering challenges.
Joining Terracon means becoming part of a firm that not only values technical excellence but also strongly supports employees with competitive pay, health and wellness programs, 401(k) plans with company matching, paid time off, education reimbursement, and a comprehensive suite of benefits. You will have the opportunity to leverage the latest technologies, including AI-supported solutions and predictive tools, to help clients achieve their project goals around sustainability, quality, and efficiency. This position offers the flexibility to be based in any of the region’s offices, allowing for a work environment that supports balance and remote work when appropriate.
If you are a seasoned geotechnical engineer seeking a challenging leadership role where your expertise will directly influence regional growth and operational excellence, Terracon’s Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical position in the Gulf Coast Region will provide a stimulating and rewarding career path.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
- Minimum of 12 years related experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in consulting
- Professional registration license in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama is required
- Ability to obtain a professional registration in other states preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
- Minimum of 12 years related experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in consulting
- Professional registration license in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama required
- Ability to obtain professional registration in other states preferred
- Master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering preferred
- Minimum of 15 years related experience in geotechnical engineering preferred
- Experience in developing policies and procedures for technical service lines
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead training and technical presentations
Job Duties
- Partner with departments and offices within the region by providing technical expertise and consulting to further the development of the geotechnical service line
- Serve as the primary geotechnical subject matter expert, resource, and point of contact to office and department personnel within the region
- Develop, refine, and recommend policies, practices and procedures for the geotechnical service line to drive uniformity and standardization across the region
- Partner and collaborate with other Regional Technical Consultants in other regions to develop the geotechnical service line across divisions and operating groups
- Assist region departments in the execution of growth strategies and actions necessary to achieve the strategic and annual operations plans
- Develop and deliver technical training for the service line including but not limited to drilling and sampling techniques, lab testing standards, engineering analysis, and field best practices to offices in the region
- Provide technical support on projects as needed
- Assist in the development of projects, business and clients
- May participate in client development, proposal support, and pursuit strategy activities
- May assist in identifying and interviewing key geotechnical hires to strengthen the region's technical capabilities
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
- Participate in pre-task planning
- Report any safety issues or concerns to management
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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