Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Provide engineering and consulting services for a diverse range of projects across various sectors, including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial. Responsibilities include leading field investigations, conducting engineering analysis, performing calculations, making recommendations, and designing plans and specifications. Additionally, the role involves observation and inspection, report preparation and review, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. You will be tasked with preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking project progress, budgets, and recommending changes. The role requires research and resolution of design and construction problems, assigning and evaluating laboratory or field data for reports, and applying sound engineering principles to communicate complex issues to clients and project teams.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Manage and execute small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project-related documents.
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate, or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and data evaluation.
• Develop plans and schedules, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for review.
• Prepare work scope, proposals, reports, and plan investigations for approval.
• Supervise field staff including engineers, technicians, and exploration teams.
• Interact with clients and project teams to develop scope of services and communicate project progress.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and an Authorized Project Reviewer.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 1-3 years experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification.
• Civil engineering expertise.
• Materials testing and geotechnical engineering knowledge.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

• Masters degree in Engineering preferred.
• Skills in soil compaction.

This position is based in the office full-time within a multidisciplinary consulting firm. The firm is employee-owned and consists of over 6,000 professionals across 175 locations nationwide, focused on solving engineering and technical challenges.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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