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Civil Engineer at Terracon in Harrisburg, PA
Skills
Job Description
Terracon is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing U.S. environmental noise and acoustics practice. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in environmental noise modeling, technical project work and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you would collaborate with noise specialists and engineers supporting clients in renewable energy, power generation, data centers, oil and gas, site development and planning, transportation, industrial, and federal markets.
The Terracon Acoustics team provides support throughout project development, from conceptual design to post-construction evaluations, offering planning, design, noise monitoring, modeling, permitting, public outreach, expert witness support, and post-construction studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality acoustics and noise consulting services to public and private sector clients throughout the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting environmental noise studies, sound level monitoring, modeling, and impact assessments.
- Support projects from proposal through completion.
- Apply and interpret federal, state, and local noise regulations and guidance.
- Prepare technical reports, permit support documentation, and client-facing presentations.
- Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, and technical marketing.
- Contribute technical expertise and support knowledge sharing across project teams.
- Collaborate with Terracon environmental, engineering, and construction teams on integrated solutions.
- Participate in QA/QC processes and support implementation of best practices.
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications**
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or allied field.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively on project teams.
Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require.
Preferred Experience
0-2 years’ experience in Civil Engineering design with engineering consulting firm or related internship experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and desire to work towards PE license, INCE Board Certification, or progress toward certification.
Working familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS and/or MicroStation software.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
About the Company
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.