Senior Alternate Delivery Design Engineer

Terracon

Senior Geotechnical Engineer consulting on transportation projects in the US. Engineering analysis, design, project oversight, and compliance checks for construction work.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $156,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering analysis, design, and compliance for transportation projects, with a strong focus on project management, cost estimation, and problem resolution. Holds a Professional Engineer (PE) registration and extensive experience working with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.

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Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationTransportation Experience with DOTsProject ManagementEngineering AnalysisCost Estimation

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Hard Skills

Engineering AnalysisDesign and Development of PlansField InvestigationsCalculations and RecommendationsReview of Drawings and ConstructionPreparation of ProposalsBudget Tracking and EvaluationProblem ResolutionLaboratory Data EvaluationField Data Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsDOT ComplianceField InvestigationsEngineering ConsultingConstruction InspectionCost EstimatesProject Progress TrackingDesign Problems ResolutionValid Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Violation History

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and consulting services for transportation projects and clients.
Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
Design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection.
Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress and budgets.
Research and resolve design and construction problems.
Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred
Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Transportation experience with DOTs is required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off
education reimbursement
various bonus programs