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TERRACON

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration ... Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members. * Interact directly with client ...

TERRACON

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members. * Interact directly with client ... From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration ...

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How much do junior geophysicist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior geophysicist in Baton Rouge, LA is $50,376.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,600.00 and $55,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a junior geophysicist?

To thrive as a Junior Geophysicist, you need a solid background in geology, physics, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with geophysical survey equipment, data processing software such as Seismic Unix or ArcGIS, and often basic programming skills are essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills are highly valued. These competencies enable accurate data analysis, reliable fieldwork, and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary geoscience projects.

What is a junior geophysicist?

A Junior Geophysicist analyzes geophysical data to assist in understanding the Earth's structure for resource exploration, environmental studies, or engineering projects. They work with geophysical techniques such as seismic, magnetic, gravitational, or electrical methods to interpret subsurface conditions. Typically, they assist senior geophysicists in data collection, processing, and reporting. This role often involves both fieldwork and office-based data analysis. Strong analytical skills, familiarity with geophysical software, and a background in geology, physics, or engineering are essential.

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Geotechnical Project Engineer

TERRACON

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Terracon rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

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.
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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located.From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 5-8 years' experience.
  • Professional Licensure (P.E.).
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in Engineering.

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
  • Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

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