Job Title: Project Engineer

Join our innovative and dynamic Phoenix office as a Project Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the success of our team. You will assist with project management, business development, and staff development, focusing primarily on solid waste management projects. These projects include landfills, solid waste facilities, composting, and more, requiring expertise in design, planning, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. This position offers potential for a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in civil engineering assignment areas and related fields.
• Ensure that projects are designed and delivered to meet client goals.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Oversee and develop lower-level staff to advance their knowledge and career paths.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop detailed project plans to track progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Make independent decisions on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plan and coordinate work, and represent the company at meetings and conferences.
• Perform fieldwork in varied terrain and weather, including surveys/data gathering, CQA liner installations, and inspections.
• Conduct office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, and permit applications.
• Engage in business development activities including proposal preparation, client meetings, and attending industry-related conferences and trade shows.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

• Civil engineering experience.
• Civil consulting experience.
• Civil 3D experience.
• Drainage experience.
• Grading experience.
• E.I.T certification.
• Project management skills.
• Construction management, permitting, and report writing experience.

• At least 5 years of civil engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of civil consulting experience.
• At least 5 years of drainage experience.
• At least 5 years of grading experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, Geotechnical, or similar Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Relevant solid waste and landfill engineering experience, including landfill gas management, landfill design, and permitting is a plus.
• Construction management, oversight, observation, or testing experience is a plus.
• Relevant technical and permit writing experience.
• Holding a PE license is a plus.

This hybrid position requires in-office presence at least once a week. You will be part of a team of about 10 engineers supporting work in Phoenix. Expect to spend 50% of your time in the office and 50% in the field. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and walk through rough terrain weekly. Enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and an employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Additional perks include a Student Debt Employer Contribution Program, paid holidays, PTO, and Paid Parental Leave.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/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 Sep 22, 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, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $46