Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Geotechnical Engineer to uphold consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery. As a fully competent engineering professional, you will manage detailed phases of moderately sized and complex projects, independently performing a variety of tasks or selected segments of larger projects.

Responsibilities

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  Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

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  Work closely with senior -level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.

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  Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.

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  Prepare proposals and reports for projects of varying complexity.

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  Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.

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  Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.

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  Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.

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  Interact directly with clients and project teams to develop scopes of services, communicate project progress, and provide findings and recommendations.

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  Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.

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  Participate in marketing, sales, and business development activities.

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  Supervise graduate, field, and project engineering staff.

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Essential Skills

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  Proficiency in Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

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  Experience with geotechnical project management (Geotechnical PM).

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  Knowledge of DOT regulations and standards.

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  Experience in transportation, civil, concrete, and roadway projects.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

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  0 - 5 years of relevant experience in the field.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.88 - $33.65/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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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