Demo

Geotechnical Field Engineer

Terracon
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Field Engineer position at Terracon?

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of 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 a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
  • Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
  • Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
  • Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
  • May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
  • Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
  • Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
  • May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
  • Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation

About Terracon

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’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.

Salary.com Estimation for Geotechnical Field Engineer in Boise, ID
$67,422 to $81,735
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Geotechnical Field Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Geotechnical Field Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$70,437 - $89,960
Income Estimation: 
$93,422 - $117,961
Income Estimation: 
$79,473 - $93,666
Income Estimation: 
$90,372 - $103,622
Income Estimation: 
$61,825 - $80,560
Income Estimation: 
$90,032 - $105,965
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Terracon

  • Terracon Billings, MT
  • Job Description This role can be filled in either of our Intermountain Regional offices - Salt Lake City, Boise, Great Falls, or Billings. General Responsi... more
  • 3 Months Ago

  • Terracon Boise, ID
  • Job Description This role can be filled in either of our Intermountain Regional offices - Salt Lake City, Boise, Great Falls, or Billings. General Responsi... more
  • 3 Months Ago

  • Terracon Boise, ID
  • Job Description Would you like to explore more and take your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team, where you... more
  • 3 Months Ago

  • Terracon Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description Would you like to explore more and take your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team, where you... more
  • 3 Months Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Geotechnical Field Engineer jobs in the Boise, ID area that may be a better fit.

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!