Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering department. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting with Geotechnical Investigations and Phase I Environmental Assessments across various sites, including residential, commercial, institutional, and educational projects, as well as roadways and bridges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence research for upcoming projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports for geotechnical and environmental studies.
• Generate plans for boring locations, undercut plans, and segmental retaining wall designs.
• Perform engineering calculations for bearing capacity, slope stability, pile capacity, and retaining wall designs.
• Review submittals for ongoing construction projects.

• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with commercial and roadway construction, including design and analysis.
• Ability to perform environmental testing.
• Strong project management skills.
• Expertise in geotechnical analysis and civil engineering.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Three to five years of site design consulting experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

This role is office-based, providing a professional setting for conducting engineering research and project management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, MS.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $50