Job Information
Terracon Project Engineer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
27547BR
Service Line:
Environmental
Office Name:
Harrisburg
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Skelly and Loy, Inc., A Terracon Company, WANTS YOU if:
You're passionate about mining.
You like to work with people on a variety of projects.
You think math and technology are fun.
You enjoy solving problems.
You are inquisitive and collaborative.
Challenges invigorate you.
...EXPLORE WITH US!
YOU'LL GET TO:
Prepare mine permit applications.
Design quarry plans.
Calculate reserve estimates.
Design reclamation plans.
Assist with zoning/conditional use applications.
Calculate reclamation liability (bonds).
Prepare National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Design Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects.
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.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
Independently perform a variety projects or selected segments of larger projects.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
Perform quality control review of proposals and reports written by others.
Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.
Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Experience:
5+ years' experience in Mining Engineering design:
Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) mine permitting.
Experience with mine and reclamation planning for aggregate mining sites.
Experience in any or all of the following: reserve studies/calculations, NPDES permit applications, drilling or core log equipment selection, surveying, and operations.
Working knowledge pertaining to geology/hydrogeology/groundwater modeling.
Experience with erosion and sediment pollution control design.
Design experience with Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects.
Working familiarity with AutoCAD software.
Proficiency in use of Carlson Software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management, with the ability to multitask.
Detail oriented with commitment to providing high quality engineering services as it relates to all workplace responsibilities.
Willing and able to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.
Willingness to complete field investigations.
GPS field survey experience.
Project Management experience.
YOUR CAREER GROWTH:
Personalized career path planning.
Paid internal and external education and training.
Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.
FLEXIBLE WORK ROUTINE: In-office and remote hybrid schedule
Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
27547BR
Posting Title:
Mining Engineer
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Harrisburg, PA
About Terracon:
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.
Job Category:
Engineering