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Regional Technical Consultant

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
524 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 170 (Show on map)
May 16, 2026
General Responsibilities: Oversee and provide technical expertise in the performance and review of geotechnical services operating throughout the Gulf Coast West Region and surrounding regions. Lead and support the development, operations, and growth of the geotechnical service line. Provide direction and mentorship and lead efforts to standardize policies, practices, and procedures across offices in the region. Monitor the performance of geotechnical teams and support ongoing training, site visits, and quality work products. May participate in client development and recruitment of geotechnical professionals for the region. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for partnering with departments and offices within the region by providing technical expertise and consulting to further the development of the geotechnical service line. Serve as the primary geotechnical subject matter expert, resource, and point of contact to office and department personnel within the region. Develop, refine, and recommend policies, practices and procedures for the geotechnical service line to drive uniformity and standardization across the region. Partner and collaborate with other Regional Technical Consultants in other regions to develop the geotechnical service line across divisions and operating groups. Assist region departments in the execution of growth strategies and actions necessary to achieve the strategic and annual operations plans. May participate in client development, proposal support, and pursuit strategy activities. May assist in identifying and interviewing key geotechnical hires to strengthen the region's technical capabilities. Develop and deliver technical training for the service line including but not limited to drilling and sampling techniques, lab testing standards, engineering analysis, and field best practices to offices in the region. Provide technical support on projects as needed. Assist in the development of projects, business and clients. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: We are seeking a Regional Technical Consultant to support the growth of our Geotechnical Service Line across the Gulf Coast West Region. This role provides technical leadership, guidance, and support to office and regional teams. The Gulf Coast West Region includes the States of LA, MS and AL and comprises of 8 office locations. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 12 years' related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, particularly in consulting. Professional Registration in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama is required with the ability to obtain a Professional Registration in other states preferred. Preferred: Master's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 15 years' related experience in Geotechnical Engineering.