Senior Staff Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
5307 Industrial Oaks Blvd Ste 160 (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2025
Job Description General Responsibilities: You will assist The Transtec Group pavement engineering team on project management, pavement design, evaluation, testing tasks, and other related pavement engineering work. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers on assigned projects, managing all phases from planning to execution. You will provide hands-on technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and ensure the successful delivery of project objectives. Your focus will be on project-level leadership, collaborating with senior managers and other teams as needed. You will report directly to senior project managers and collaborate with other teams as needed. You will direct daily activities and mentor junior engineers within your project team. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, developing design recommendations, pavement design analysis 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 ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress and 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, public works, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing projects of small to moderate complexity (up to $1M engineering fee). Lead a dedicated team of engineers on assigned projects. Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Manage all aspects of project delivery from planning through completion. Responsible for the success of your team's assigned projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents. Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis. Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data. Develop plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work. Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications and serves as Professional Engineer of Record. Prepare work scope, proposals, and reports; plan investigations for approval by senior-level professionals. May supervise engineering and field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff, and other support personnel. Communicate effectively (frequently and concisely) with the team, managers and clients. Interact with client and the project team in developing the scope of services and communicating project progress. 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. Willing to travel up to 30% of the time and overnight stay. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Master's degree in civil engineering preferred. 5-8 years' experience. Professional Engineer (PE) required. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Knowledge using AASHTOWare Pavement Software. Knowledge using State DOT Pavement Engineering Software. Knowledge of PCI survey by ASTM or project specific method. Some experience with data entry in Pavement Management System software (e.g. Paver). This position is based in our Austin, TX office. #LI-TB1 About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.