What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deep Foundation Testing Engineer position at Terracon?
Job Description
Terracon continues to grow and is committed to building strong foundations in our local communities while striving for safety and wellbeing of our employees and the clients we serve.
General Responsibilities
In this critical role you will assemble and manage regional teams of employees responsible for the execution of business pertaining to Deep Foundation Testing (DFT) services within the North Central Division (i.e. central U.S.)
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a profitable group throughout the division and quickly become a Group Manager or Department Manager within our 100% employee-owned firm! You will be able to utilize Terracon’s strong network of engineers and offices throughout the Division to hire and train employees as well as market and sell these services.
Travel (possibly heavy at times) will be required initially, but less travel will be necessary as the group is developed. Eventually, the only required travel would be to perform site safety and quality check-ins or to kick off large projects.
Terracon has a large national footprint, so there will be opportunities to assist on unique and challenging projects nationally. If you have a servant’s heart, a growth mindset, and a desire to grow as a leader, you’ll thrive in Terracon’s innovative and service driven team atmosphere! Come explore with us!
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.
Terracon continues to grow and is committed to building strong foundations in our local communities while striving for safety and wellbeing of our employees and the clients we serve.
General Responsibilities
In this critical role you will assemble and manage regional teams of employees responsible for the execution of business pertaining to Deep Foundation Testing (DFT) services within the North Central Division (i.e. central U.S.)
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a profitable group throughout the division and quickly become a Group Manager or Department Manager within our 100% employee-owned firm! You will be able to utilize Terracon’s strong network of engineers and offices throughout the Division to hire and train employees as well as market and sell these services.
Travel (possibly heavy at times) will be required initially, but less travel will be necessary as the group is developed. Eventually, the only required travel would be to perform site safety and quality check-ins or to kick off large projects.
Terracon has a large national footprint, so there will be opportunities to assist on unique and challenging projects nationally. If you have a servant’s heart, a growth mindset, and a desire to grow as a leader, you’ll thrive in Terracon’s innovative and service driven team atmosphere! Come explore with us!
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
- Execute the initiatives of the DFT team operating within local offices/regions in the North Central Division (NC). Reports results to National Manager and Division Leadership.
- Oversee and ensure consistent/quality operations and practices of regional teams by providing training, inspections, and monitoring/balancing workload of services related to Pile Driving Analysis (PDA), Cross-hole Sonic Logging (CSL), Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP), Pile Integrity Testing (PIT), Shaft Inspection Device (SID), among others.
- Monitor the performance of regional teams through site visits, safety incident investigation, quality audits and metrics.
- Partner with National Manager and other leaders to develop and deliver coordinated and consistent services across all regions.
- Monitor safety, quality, and production of regional teams and provide recommendations for improvement to operations leaders and National Manager.
- Communicate safety initiatives, rules, and guidelines. Hold employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
- Assist local offices with marketing activities related to the business segment including pricing and planning.
- Participate and provide input in the recruitment, interview, and selection process for new team members.
- PDA proficiency of Intermediate or higher through PDI.
- Experience with various integrity testing methods.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, or physical science.
- A minimum of 3 years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.
