Project Engineer

Join our vibrant Phoenix office, an emerging hub with immense growth potential. As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our team. Your expertise will primarily focus on solid waste management projects, including landfills, composting, and other related initiatives. You will assist in project management, business development, and staff development. This role offers the potential for a hybrid work setting, with reporting to the Southwest Region Civil Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in civil engineering assignments.
• Ensure projects are designed and delivered to meet client goals, on-time, within scope, and budget.
• Oversee and develop lower-level staff to enhance their knowledge and career progression.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop detailed project plans to track progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs effectively.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Make independent decisions on engineering or scientific problems and methods.
• Perform fieldwork, including surveys, data gathering, CQA liner installations, and inspections in varied terrain and weather.
• Conduct office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, and permit applications.
• Engage in business development activities, including proposal preparation, client meetings, and attending industry conferences.
• Receive technical guidance on complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

• Must have at least 5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D.
• Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be able to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
• Experience in construction management, permitting, report writing, and project management.

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Construction, Geotechnical or similar Engineering.
• Valid drivers license with a driving record in good standing.
• Relevant experience in solid waste and landfill engineering, including gas management, landfill design, and permitting is a plus.
• Experience in construction management, oversight, observation, or testing is a plus.
• Relevant technical and permit writing experience.

This hybrid position requires presence in-office at least once a week. You will be part of a team of 10 engineers supporting operations in Phoenix. Expect to spend 50% of your time in-office and 50% in the field. Physical capability to lift 50 pounds and navigate rough terrain weekly is necessary. Enjoy a competitive package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and an employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), along with paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $55.28/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 hybrid position in Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.

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