Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

This position involves applying engineering methodologies and principles to provide geotechnical and related services. The role includes performing and leading subsurface investigations, conducting engineering analyses and calculations, designing and developing plans and specifications, and preparing and reviewing reports under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead subsurface investigations.
• Conduct engineering analyses and calculations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications.
• Prepare and review reports for services provided.
• Split time between fieldwork and report writing in the office.

Essential Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Background in geology.
• Experience in report writing.
• EIT certification.
• Project management skills.
• Comfortable working both in the field and in the office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Former field experience.
• Management experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a combination of fieldwork and office settings. The role requires managing sites and teams in the field, as well as writing reports in the office. The company provides a truck and phone for work purposes, offers 401k matching up to 5%, and covers long-term disability. The company observes paid holidays.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Jessup, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/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 Jessup, MD.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.