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Terracon

Staff Engineer

Terracon

. Provide engineering and consulting services for projects and clients across public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Proficient in engineering analysis, project management, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering DegreeHVAC System AssessmentEngineering Analysis and CalculationsKnowledge of IMC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAEProject Management and Proposal Preparation

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Hard Skills
Engineering AnalysisDesign and SpecificationsField InvestigationsCost EstimationData AnalysisMechanical System EvaluationProject SchedulingCompliance ReviewCapital-Plan Cost EstimationProblem Resolution
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
RSMeansO&M ManualsAs-Built DrawingsMechanical DrawingsField Data Evaluation
Certifications & Qualifications
Terracon Authorized Project ReviewerProfessional Engineer Supervision Requirements
Industry Keywords
Public WorksTransportationCommercialEnergyIndustrial SectorsSafety ComplianceField EnvironmentsMechanical EquipmentLife-Safety CodesEngineering Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide engineering and consulting services for projects and clients across public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.
  • Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design, plans and specifications, observations, inspections, and related reports.
  • Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track and evaluate project progress and budgets; recommend changes.
  • Research and resolve design and construction problems.
  • Assess HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including chillers, boilers, air handlers, rooftop units, pumps, cooling towers, and controls.
  • Identify potential mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety issues against applicable codes and standards for Engineer of Record review.
  • Estimate remaining useful life of mechanical equipment; recommend repairs or replacement; prepare capital-plan cost estimates using RSMeans.
  • Assist with scopes of work, specifications, reports, investigations, and project-related documents.
  • Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations and evaluate field data.
  • Review mechanical drawings, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and maintenance records.
  • Develop schedules and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
  • Collaborate with senior project managers, the Professional Engineer of Record, clients, and project teams; communicate project progress.
  • Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for Professional Engineer review.
  • Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety concerns to management.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
  • Major in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Work-related travel is required, including regional travel to local sites and surrounding states; some assignments require overnight stays near project locations for approximately one to two weeks per mobilization.
  • Non-regional travel may vary from 10% to 50% in a month, though it is less common.
  • Ability to work in active facilities and field environments, including walking and standing for extended periods and accessing roofs, mechanical spaces, ladders, and other areas when authorized and properly equipped.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IMC, IPC, NFPA, and ASHRAE.
  • Ability to analyze data and perform engineering calculations for PE review.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer and Professional Engineer supervision requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • Various bonus programs
  • Employee ownership