What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
A Geotechnical and Material Testing firm is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding team. This position offers flexibility to work from offices in Tri-Cities, Spokane Valley, or Hayden, ID. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and be a licensed EIT with one year remaining to obtain a PE license in Washington. A PE license in Washington or Idaho is preferred.
Pay: 80,000-130,000
Location: Tri-Cities, Spokane Valley, or Hayden
Responsibilities
- Prepare geotechnical proposals and fee estimates
- Perform and direct subsurface exploration (drilling/test pits)
- Evaluate ground conditions and their impact on design/construction
- Conduct geotechnical design and analysis (foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, liquefaction, settlement, seismic assessments)
- Prepare geotechnical engineering evaluations and reports
- Lead business development and marketing efforts
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering or related discipline
- Licensed EIT with ability to obtain PE license within 1 year
- 4 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Experience with test and bore pits and report generation
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Disqualifiers
- No EIT or PE license path
- Less than 4 years of geotechnical experience
- No experience with subsurface exploration or report writing
- Lack of AutoCAD or geotechnical software familiarity
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
- Long-term team tenure with 10 employees having 5 years at the firm
- Investment in employee growth through training and license reimbursement
- Collaborative work environment where every team member is valued
- Robust long-term wealth program via bonuses and ESOP
- “Work here for 20 years and you’ll walk out a millionaire” – Manager quote
Work Environment
- Offices in Tri-Cities, Spokane Valley, or Hayden, ID
- Flexible location options
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
401(k) plan with company match.
ALLWEST Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
ALLWEST University where we provide additional job training.
Company paid medical and dental.
Vision, short and long-term disability, life, FSA, and HSA options.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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 : $80,000 - $130,000
