Civil Engineer

Actalent; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation Benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil Engineer to work under the supervision of a licensed PE. The role includes soils laboratory work, boring log review, and field activities such as materials testing, soil sampling, and foundation observation as part of geotechnical engineering projects in Kentucky.

On-site responsibilities are focused in Shelbyville with day travel across the state. This contract-to-hire position requires reporting to the Shelbyville office while transporting with a company truck

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a degree in Civil Engineering and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and design.
• Experience in consulting is preferred, EIT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the soils laboratory with testing procedures.
• Review and analyze boring logs.
• Conduct fieldwork including materials testing, soil sampling, and foundation observation under supervision.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to work under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). The successful candidate will assist in the soils laboratory, review boring logs, and participate in fieldwork, including materials testing, soil sampling, foundation observation, and overall geotechnical engineering.

Job Title: Civil Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to work under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). The successful candidate will assist in the soils laboratory, review boring logs, and participate in fieldwork, including materials testing, soil sampling, foundation observation, and overall geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the soils laboratory with various testing procedures.
• Review and analyze boring logs.
• Conduct fieldwork, including materials testing, soil sampling, and foundation observation under supervision.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering and design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in consulting is preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred

Work Environment

The role involves working on-site at various projects throughout Kentucky. The work will typically involve day travel, with transportation provided by the company. The candidate will initially report to the Shelbyville office each morning and travel with others in a company truck, with the potential to drive the company truck independently in the future. Equipment will be provided as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Shelbyville, KY. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.

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